MA/MS in Microbiological Sciences and Immunology

Training covers four core areas: bacterial disease, parasites and fungi, viruses, and immunology. Laboratory research applies biochemistry, molecular and cell biology and biophysics to study how microbes interact with human hosts, with the aim of lessening the public health burden of infectious disease. A broad curriculum and focused research prepare graduates for many roles in the field. The degree requires 30 credit hours, with a stated time to degree of 1.5 years. Courses are taught in person. Full-time and part-time study are both offered. The application fee is $85. The program belongs to UB's medical school at the University at Buffalo and has state registration in New York. Full degree requirements link to the university catalog. A program contact is named on the page, and prospective students can request information or start an application there. Applicants with questions are encouraged to reach out to the named contact.