MA/MS in Microbiological Sciences and Immunology

This M.S. degree trains students for research roles in academia, medicine, and industry. Completion requires a research project and a thesis, which gives learners hands-on experience in the laboratory. The program is designed as a full-time experience of 30 credits over two years. The first year blends coursework and laboratory work, while the second year centers on the research project. Students receive program guidance from the director and a dedicated graduate handbook. The program is not designed to prepare students for accredited clinical laboratory roles or medical technology licensure. Its focus is research training for academic, medical, and industry settings. The program's structure gives students time to complete a full research thesis while building technical skill in the laboratory.