MSBS in Medical Microbiology & Immunology
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.
| First Term | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Biomedical Research 1 | 0 | |
| Current Problems and Research Approaches (CPRA) in: | ||
| BMSP 8330 | Curr Prob Res App Protein Str | 2.5 |
| BMSP 8340 | Curr Prob Res App Genes/Genome | 2.5 |
| BMSP 8360 | Curr Prob Cell Membranes | 3 |
| BMSP 8380 | Methods Biomedical Sciences | 3 |
| INDI 8020 | On Being a Scientist | 1 |
| BMSP 8390 | Mentored Research | 1-15 |
| Hours | 13-27 | |
| Second Term | ||
| BMSP 8310 | Systems Pathophysiology I | 2.5 |
| BMSP 8320 | Systems Pathophysiology II | 2.5 |
| BMSP 8350 | Cell Biology & Signaling | 3 |
| MICB 8890 | Independent Study Microbiology | 0-15 |
| MMIM 8030 | Current Topics in MMI | 1 |
| All students must pass MMIM '100 Question Exam' by June 30th of their 1st year. | ||
| Hours | 9-24 | |
| Third Term | ||
| BMSP 7320 | Statistical Methods I | 3 |
| MICB 8890 | Independent Study Microbiology | 0-15 |
| All MSBS students must pass Qualifying Exam by the end of summer semester (August) of their 1st year. | ||
| Hours | 3-18 | |
| Fourth Term | ||
| MMIM 8030 | Current Topics in MMI | 1 |
| MMIM 6990 | Thesis Research in Infection and Immunology | 1-15 |
| MMIM 8020 | Advanced Immunology | 1 |
| Hours | 3-17 | |
| Fifth Term | ||
| MMIM 8030 | Current Topics in MMI | 1 |
| MMIM 6990 | Thesis Research in Infection and Immunology | 1-15 |
| MMIM 8040 | Advanced Microbiology | 1 |
| Hours | 3-17 | |
| Sixth Term | ||
| MMIM 6990 | Thesis Research in Infection and Immunology | 1-15 |
| Hours | 1-15 | |
| Seventh Term | ||
| Fall/Spring Terms (9 credits each), Summer (6 credits) | ||
| MMIM 6990 | Thesis Research in Infection and Immunology | 1-15 |
| Hours | 1-15 | |
| Eighth Term | ||
| MMIM 6990 | Thesis Research in Infection and Immunology | 1-15 |
| Hours | 1-15 | |
| Ninth Term | ||
| MMIM 6990 | Thesis Research in Infection and Immunology | 1-15 |
| Hours | 1-15 | |
| Total Hours | 35-163 | |
| 1 | Required. |
| 2 | Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Terms if necessary. |
The minimum number of credits required for MSBS is 40, with a minimum of 25 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.