Degree Plans | MS in Microbiology & Immunology

Full-time M.S. in Microbiology & Immunology students have three semesters to complete the program, and are able to complete it in two semesters if they wish. 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 Full-Time Degree Plans

An example degree plan for the Biomedical Science Policy & Advocacy Concentration is available on the concentration page.

Two-Semester Degree Plan

Fall

Course NameCredit(s)
BCMC 5001 (Section 03): Biochemistry & Cellular Sciences 3
BCHB 5760: Core Methods of Biochemistry3
MICB 6120: Immunology3
MICB 6140: Bacteriology & Mycology3
Elective 13
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 NameCredit(s)
MICB 6190: Biology & Biochemistry of Viruses 3
MICB 6290: Mechanisms of Microbial Pathogenesis3
Elective 23
Elective 33
Elective 43
15 Credits

Students pay the per-semester flat rate.

Follow the Graduating Student Checklist to receive your degree and attend Commencement with your class.

Three-Semester Degree Plan

Fall 1

Course NameCredit(s)
MICB 6120: Immunology3
MICB 6140: Bacteriology & Mycology3
Elective 12
Elective 22
10 Credits

Students pay the per-credit rate.

Spring 1

Course NameCredit(s)
MICB 6190: Biology & Biochemistry of Viruses 3
MICB 6290: Mechanisms of Microbial Pathogenesis3
Elective 32
Elective 42
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 NameCredit(s)
BCMC 5001 (Section 03): Biochemistry & Cellular Sciences 3
BCHB 5760: Core Methods of Biochemistry3
Elective 53
Elective 61
10 Credits

Students pay the per-credit rate.

Follow the Graduating Student Checklist to receive your degree and attend Commencement with your class.