BS Immunology and Infectious Disease at Pennsylvania State University

Programme overview

Immunology is the study of how animals and humans protect themselves from pathogens. Understanding basic mechanisms of immunity provides insights into how blood cells develop and how pathogens are recognized and attacked. Furthermore, understanding the concepts behind immunology is necessary for drug and vaccine design.

Faculty: College of Agricultural Sciences | Duration: minimum 124 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 124 credits, including General Education and the requirements for the major. Required courses include Organic Chemistry I, Organic Chemistry II, Laboratory in Organic Chemistry, Introductory Physics I, Introductory Physics II, Current Topics in Immunology.

Career pathways

The Immunology and Infectious Disease major provides excellent preparation for a wide variety of careers in industry, government agencies, or academia, or for medical school, veterinary school, or graduate programs in any area of the biomedical sciences. Concern over bioweapons and emerging infectious diseases means high demand for specialists.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In order to be eligible for entrance to the Immunology and Infectious Disease major, a student must have: attained at least a 2.00 cumulative grade point average; completed BIOL 110 , BIOL 230W , BIOL 220W or BIOL 240W , CHEM 110 , CHEM 111 , CHEM 112 , CHEM 113 , MATH 140 , MATH 141 ; earned a grade of C or better in each of these courses.

Undergraduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer entry; the application opens August 1 for Fall and Summer and June 1 for Spring.

Early Action: apply by November 1 to receive a decision by December 24. Recommended submission deadline for all applications: December 1. Applicants apply through the MyPennState application or the Common App. A nonrefundable application fee is paid by credit card; fee waivers are available to eligible students.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.psu.edu/apply/

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