Degree Plans | MS in Microbiology & Immunology
Full-time M.S. in Microbiology & Immunology students must complete the program within three semesters, but may complete it in two semesters if they chose. Part-time students may register for fewer than 10 credits per semester, and have up to three years to complete the program.
Our program charges a per-semester flat rate for students taking 12 credits or more in a semester, and a per-credit rate for students taking fewer than 12 credits.
Example 2-Semester Program
Fall
| Course Name | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| BCMC 5001 (Section 03): Biochemistry & Cellular Sciences | 3 |
| BCHB 5760: Core Methods of Biochemistry | 3 |
| MICB 6120: Immunology | 3 |
| MICB 6140: Bacteriology & Mycology | 3 |
| Elective 1 (Fall Electives) | 3 |
| 15 Credits |
Students pay the per-semester flat rate.
Apply for graduation in your second-to-last semester. Follow the Graduating Student Checklist.
Spring
| Course Name | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| MICB 6190: Biology & Biochemistry of Viruses | 3 |
| MICB 6290: Mechanisms of Microbial Pathogenesis | 3 |
| Elective 2 (Spring Electives) | 3 |
| Elective 3 (Spring Electives) | 3 |
| Elective 4 (Spring Electives) | 3 |
| 15 Credits |
Students pay the per-semester flat rate.
Follow the Graduating Student Checklist to receive your degree and attend Commencement with your class.
Example 3-Semester Program
Fall 1
| Course Name | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| MICB 6120: Immunology | 3 |
| MICB 6140: Bacteriology & Mycology | 3 |
| Elective 1 (Fall Electives) | 2 |
| Elective 2 (Fall Electives) | 2 |
| 10 Credits |
Students pay the per-credit rate.
Spring 1
| Course Name | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| MICB 6190: Biology & Biochemistry of Viruses | 3 |
| MICB 6290: Mechanisms of Microbial Pathogenesis | 3 |
| Elective 3 (Spring Electives) | 2 |
| Elective 4 (Spring Electives) | 2 |
| 10 Credits |
Students pay the per-credit rate.
Apply for graduation in your second-to-last semester. Follow the Graduating Student Checklist.
Fall 2
| Course Name | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| BCMC 5001 (Section 03): Biochemistry & Cellular Sciences | 3 |
| BCHB 5760: Core Methods of Biochemistry | 3 |
| Elective 5 (Fall Electives) | 3 |
| Elective 6 (Fall Electives) | 1 |
| 10 Credits |
Students pay the per-credit rate.
Follow the Graduating Student Checklist to receive your degree and attend Commencement with your class.
Example 3-Semester Program: Concentration in Biomedical Science Policy & Advocacy
The following is an example degree plan for students in the Concentration in Biomedical Science Policy & Advocacy. Visit Concentrations FAQ for more information.
Fall 1
| Course Name | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| MICB 6120: Immunology | 3 |
| MICB 6140: Bacteriology & Mycology | 3 |
| BSPA 6603: Science & Technology in the Global Arena | 4 |
| 10 Credits |
Students pay the per-credit rate.
Spring 1
| Course Name | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| MICB 6190: Biology & Biochemistry of Viruses | 3 |
| MICB 6290: Mechanisms of Microbial Pathogenesis | 3 |
| BSPA 7005: Science Diplomacy and World Health | 2 |
| BSPA/BHTA 7907: Biomedical Science Policy & Advocacy Capstone Project II | 3 |
| 11 Credits |
Students pay the per-credit rate.
Apply for graduation in your second-to-last semester. Follow the Graduating Student Checklist.
Fall 2
| Course Name | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| BCMC 5001 (Section 03): Biochemistry & Cellular Sciences | 3 |
| BCHB 5760: Core Methods of Biochemistry | 3 |
| Elective (Fall Electives) | 3 |
| 9 Credits |
Students pay the per-credit rate.
Follow the Graduating Student Checklist to receive your degree and attend Commencement with your class.