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MS Microbiology and Immunology at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Microbiology and Immunology targets trainees whose research or academic preparation is not yet sufficient for PhD training, or whose careers require less advanced training in the field. It provides research and didactic training tailored to each student, with attention to both host and pathogen.

Faculty: Medical School  |  Department: Department of Microbiology & Immunology  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

The program requires 28 credits: 16 credits in Microbiology and Immunology at the 400 level or above, 4 credits of approved graduate cognate coursework, 1 credit in statistics and 7 additional credits in M&I and/or approved cognate areas. Coursework must be completed with a B or better. There are no teaching or foreign language requirements.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Non-thesis option: entry requirements in biochemistry, molecular genetics and cell biology must be satisfied before matriculation or by remediation soon after enrollment (for example MCDB 415 Microbial Genetics, BIOLCHEM 515 Introductory Biochemistry, and a cell biology course).

Apply through the official page: https://rackham.umich.edu/admissions/applying/

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