Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
The Department of Microbiology & Immunology provides Master's and doctoral degree programs. Research focuses on parasitic, viral, and opportunistic diseases, bacterial genomics and pathogenesis, immunology and inflammation, and pharmaceutical development - all led by renowned researchers with sustained NIH and other external funding. The comprehensive curriculum blends core biomedical research training with specialized coursework in molecular pathogenesis across viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites, plus immunology studies. Graduates typically enter academia, government, or industry roles. Master's students may transition to the PhD program, with applicable credit transfer.