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Program Details
Degree
PhD
Major
Biomedical Sciences | Immunology | Microbiology
Area of study
Health
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
Microbiology and Immunology (Ph.D.)
The Microbiology and Immunology (Ph.D.) program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the fields of microbiology and immunology. The program is structured to allow students to explore the intricacies of microbial virulence, immunological responses, and the complex interactions between microbes and their hosts.
Curriculum
The curriculum for the Microbiology and Immunology (Ph.D.) program is as follows:
- Year One
- Fall Semester
- PIBS 701: Introduction to Biomedical Sciences (5 credits)
- PIBS 702: Scientific Reasoning (3 credits)
- PIBS 731: Laboratory Research (1 credit per rotation)
- PIBS 700: Journal Club (1 credit)
- PIBS 780: Research Ethics (1 credit)
- PIBS 782: Professional Development: Skills for Success I (1 credit)
- Spring Semester
- PIBS 700: Journal Club (1 credit)
- PIBS 731: Laboratory Research (1 credit per rotation)
- PIBS 783: Professional Development: Skills for Success II (1 credit)
- PIBS 705: Biostatistics for Biosciences (3 credits)
- MIC 623: Mechanisms of Microbial Virulence (2 credits)
- MIC 728: Principles of Immunology (3 credits)
- Summer Semester
- PIBS 830: Doctoral Dissertation (1 credit)
- Fall Semester
- Year Two
- Fall Semester
- MIC 775: Advanced Topics in Immunology (3 credits)
- Elective Course(s) (Variable)
- MIC 830: Doctoral Dissertation (1-12 credits)
- Spring Semester
- Teaching Assistant (1 credit)
- Qualifying Examination (1 credit)
- MIC 830: Doctoral Dissertation (1-12 credits)
- Summer Semester
- MIC 840: Doctoral Dissertation (1-12 credits)
- Fall Semester
- Year Three
- Fall Semester
- MIC 755: Micro and Immunology Research: Career Skills and Proficiencies (3 credits)
- Elective Course(s) (Variable)
- MIC 840: Doctoral Dissertation (1-12 credits)
- Spring Semester
- MIC 751: Advanced Topics in Virology and Microbiology (3 credits)
- Elective Course(s) (Variable)
- MIC 840: Doctoral Dissertation (1-12 credits)
- Summer Semester
- MIC 840: Doctoral Dissertation (1-12 credits)
- Fall Semester
- Years Four and Five
During the last two years, students are advised into a combination of the following courses with variable credits that complete their degree requirements:
- MIC Elective(s)
- MIC 840: Research in Residence (post-qualifying exam, pre-defense)
- MIC 850: Doctoral Dissertation (register in defense semester)
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