University Park,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Immunology and Infectious Disease in University Park United States | Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania State University
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University Park United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
41,212
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Immunology explores how living organisms defend against harmful pathogens. Grasping fundamental immune mechanisms reveals how blood cells form and how the body identifies and combats infectious agents.
Immunology explores how living organisms defend against harmful pathogens. Grasping fundamental immune mechanisms reveals how blood cells form and how the body identifies and combats infectious agents. Moreover, comprehending immunological principles is essential for developing medicines and vaccines. When immune regulation fails, it can lead to excessive inflammation, tissue damage, autoimmune disorders, immune deficiencies, and certain cancers like leukemia. This field intersects with numerous disciplines including microbiology, virology, animal science, genetics, and molecular biology. Those pursuing an Immunology and Infectious Disease degree will gain knowledge about proper immune reactions to microbes and viruses while recognizing possible harmful consequences. The curriculum covers factors influencing immune responses, pathogen characteristics, and disease-causing processes. Students will also master essential techniques in microbiology and molecular biology. Graduates with this Bachelor's degree will be equipped for advanced studies in veterinary or medical fields, doctoral research in immunology-related areas, or rewarding careers as lab technicians or pharmaceutical representatives.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The majority of Penn State’s applications come from traditional, first-year students. The following types of students are considered first-year applicants (or freshman applicants, as some refer to them): Current high school student in his or her senior year; Student who has earned a high school diploma or a GED and has no post-secondary coursework; Student who has attempted 17 or fewer credits (semester hours) of college coursework at a regionally accredited college/university before attending Penn State; Current high school student who may have enrolled in another institution(s) before graduating from high school (dual enrollment); Student who may have attended Penn State on a nondegree basis.
English Language Proficiency
The following are ways in which you can satisfy the language proficiency requirement: TOEFL: A minimum TOEFL score of 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL or 550 on the old paper exam and a minimum of 20 in each section of the new paper exam (code #2660); IELTS: A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 on the academic test.
Tuition
USD
41,212