MS Immunobiology at Iowa State University

Programme overview

Immunobiology is an interdisciplinary graduate major offering MS and PhD degrees. Research spans molecular, cellular and systemic levels.

Faculty: Graduate College | Department: Interdepartmental (40+ faculty across Animal Science, Biomedical Sciences, Entomology, Veterinary Pathology, National Animal Disease Center) | Duration: MS median 3.3 years | Intake: Fall | Study mode: full-time | Location: Ames, IA, United States

What you will study

Research from molecular to cellular to systemic levels of immunology; learning goals include literature comprehension, hypothesis formation, data analysis and ethical practice.

Career pathways

Immunology research, vaccine development, biomedical sciences and public health.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College requirements: 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) Academic Records/Transcripts Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.) Proof of English Proficiency. Programme-specific requirements: Program Requires GRE: No Program Requires GMAT: No

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms for first-year applicants include Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027. International undergraduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may be submitted up to one year before the intended start date; applying at least six to eight weeks in advance is strongly recommended.

Graduate application fee: $60 for domestic applicants and $100 for international applicants (nonrefundable), a separate fee for each program applied to; some programs postpone fee collection until after review. Deadlines are set by each graduate program.

Apply through the official page: https://apps.admissions.iastate.edu/apply/online/

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