Concentration in Immunology and Infectious Disease
Each student is assigned an academic committee, which is responsible for ensuring that the student fulfills all requirements of the program.
Courses & Requirements
All students will be required to take the following core courses (19 credits). Course descriptions can be found in the appropriate University course catalog:
AMS 535 Introduction to Epidemiologic Research
AMS 545 Applied Biostatistical Analysis
AMS 530 Molecular Biology
AMS 531 Molecular Biology Lab
AMS 595 Seminar: Journal Club
AMS 691 Seminar: Advanced Seminar in Biomedical Sciences
In addition, students must complete the requirements for their chosen concentration:
Immunology and Infectious Disease Concentration
AMS 552 Immunology
AMS 551 Immunology Lab
AMS 560 Virology or AMS 565 Molecular Microbiology
AMS 698 Thesis
Electives (6 cr., to be approved by the advisory committee)
and at least one of the following:
Note: Laboratory fees are assessed in all AMS laboratory courses to cover the cost of supplies.
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