Division of Immunology/Microbiology

Note For the Current Academic Year:

Incoming PhD students should refer to the Integrated Biomedical Sciences section of this catalog. The following information is intended for incoming MS students, current MS and current PhD students. Questions about the future plans should be directed to the program director.

Immunology/Microbiology: Philosophy

The Division of Immunology/Microbiology is committed to educating bright, creative individuals for careers in scientific investigation. The training is accomplished through faculty-led instruction in the classroom, independent self-study, laboratory rotations and intensive dissertation research under the direction of a mentor and student dissertation advisory committee. It is expected that students completing the PhD program will be skilled in the scientific method, will be capable of independent critical thinking, will be skilled as life-long learners and, with additional postdoctoral training, will become leaders in their chosen field. The Division also offers a more limited educational program leading to the MS degree.