The Medical Microbiology and Immunology (MMIM) (formerly Infection, Immunity and Transplantation) track participates in the masters in Biomedical Sciences training program. Students are expected to complete a core curriculum similar to that of doctoral students but with some of the courses as elective offerings, to experience one or more rotations before selecting a major advisor and thesis laboratory. In addition to 40 credit hours in didactic and other courses, including a minimum of 10 credit hours of thesis research is required for degree. Students are required to successful pass a qualifying exam and to write and defend a research thesis. Students usually complete the degree requirements in 2-3 years.
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| 9 credits |
| 1 | 0 |
| |
| BMSP 6330 | Current Problems and Research Approaches in Proteins | 2 |
| BMSP 6340 | Curr Prob Res App Genes/Genom | 2 |
| BMSP 6360 | Current Problems and Research Approaches in Cell Membranes | 2 |
| BMSP 6380 | Methods in Biomedical Sciences | 2 |
| BMSP 6390 | Mentored Research | 1 |
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| 9 credits |
| MMIM 6030 | Current Topics in MMI | 1 |
| MMIM 6020 | Advanced Immunology (optional) | 1 |
| MMIM 6990 | Thesis Research in MMI | 7-8 |
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| 9 credits |
| MMIM 6030 | Current Topics in MMI | 1 |
| MMIM 6040 | Advanced Microbiology (optional) | 1 |
| MMIM 6990 | Thesis Research in MMI | 7-8 |
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| 6 credits |
| MMIM 6990 | Thesis Research in MMI | 6 |
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| |
| MMIM 6990 | Thesis Research in MMI | 1-9 |
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| |
| MMIM 6990 | Thesis Research in MMI | 1-9 |
1 Required.
The minimum number of credits required for MSBS is 40, with a minimum of 21 credits of didactic coursework (letter grade), and a minimum of 10 credits of thesis research. The rest of the credits are approved electives and research in the Medical Microbiology and Immunology track.
