{"id":1833,"date":"2026-08-26T10:11:24","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T14:11:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.georgetown.edu\/bge-1789-sandbox\/?page_id=1833"},"modified":"2026-10-02T17:04:01","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T21:04:01","slug":"accelerated-m-s-in-microbiology-immunology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.georgetown.edu\/bge-1789-sandbox\/cas-bge-accelerated-programs\/accelerated-m-s-in-microbiology-immunology\/","title":{"rendered":"Accelerated M.S. in Microbiology & Immunology"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Highly motivated Georgetown College of Arts & Sciences students can complete the requirements for the M.S. in Microbiology & Immunology in one semester after completing the bachelor’s program.

The M.S. in Microbiology & Immunology<\/a> program provides students with comprehensive training on the pathogens causing infectious diseases as well as the immune response of the host, which can also lead to inflammation. Graduates of the program have enhanced prospects in academic research, industry, education and government, and are well prepared for further graduate studies, such as obtaining an M.D. or Ph.D.

The\u00a0master\u2019s program can be taken as an M.S. with Concentration in Biomedical Science Policy & Advocacy (BSPA)<\/a>, which\u00a0serves as a valuable introduction to the world of science policy in Washington, D.C., and beyond. This mode of the master\u2019s program provides students with essential training in the fundamentals of science policy and allows them to gain hands-on experience applying science policy in their specific field of study.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

Application<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Undergraduate students in the College of Arts & Sciences who meet the master’s program admission requirements are eligible to apply to this accelerated program by July 1 after their junior year. Students who wish to apply should inquire with their undergraduate advising dean and the director of the M.S. in Microbiology & Immunology program.<\/p>\n\n\n

M.S. in Microbiology & Immunology Admissions<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n

For more information about our program and admissions, please contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Timeline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Undergraduates start taking master\u2019s courses in their senior year, earning the master’s degree in the fall after completing their bachelor’s degree.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Note: Some programs will have different distributions of undergraduate and master\u2019s courses to accommodate schedule conflicts.<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Example Degree Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The degree plan below shows how you as an accelerated student can start taking graduate-level courses during your senior year in order to complete the 30-credit master’s program in the fall semester after your bachelor’s. Up to 50% of the graduate credits for the master’s degree may be taken during senior year. Alternatively, students may choose the M.S. with Concentration in Biomedical Science Policy & Advocacy<\/a>, which has its own BSPA Concentration degree plan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senior – Fall<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Course Name<\/th>Graduate Credit(s)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Undergraduate courses<\/em><\/td>—<\/td><\/tr>
BCMC 5001-03 Biochemistry & Cellular Sciences<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
MICB 6120 Immunology<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
MICB 6140 Bacteriology & Mycology<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>9 Graduate Credits<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Senior – Spring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Course Name<\/th>Graduate Credit(s)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Undergraduate courses<\/em><\/td>—<\/td><\/tr>
MICB 6190 Biology & Biochemistry of Viruses<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
MICB 6290 Mechanisms of Microbial Pathogenesis<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
MICB 6221 Advanced Techniques<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>9 Graduate Credits<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\n\n\n