Microbiology and Immunology

An MD/PhD student may pursue a PhD in Microbiology and Immunology. A total of 90 hours (30 class hours and 60 research hours) is required for the PhD in Microbiology and Immunology.

Up to 20 credit hours toward the PhD in Microbiology and Immunology may be applied from the first two years of medical school provided the MD/PhD student earned a B or better in the medical school classes.

Following are the medical school classes that may apply toward the PhD in Microbiology and Immunology and the earned graduate hours available:

Course	Number	Hours
Biochemistry and Medical Molecular Genetics	BIOC 8203	8 Hours
Histology	CELL 8121	6 Hours
Introduction to Human Illness	INDT 8090	8 Hours
Microbiology and Immunology	MI 8300	3 Hours
Neurosciences	OCNS 8080	7 Hours
Pharmacology	CELL 8500	8 Hours

MD/PhD students pursuing the PhD in Microbiology and Immunology are required to take the following advanced courses:

Course	Number	Hours
Advanced Immunology	MI	3 Hours
Advanced Pathogenic Mechanisms	MI	3 Hours
Microbiology and Immunology Seminar *	MI	4 Hours
Special Studies	MI	3 Hours
Integrity in Scientific Research	MI	1 Hour
Research for Doctor's Dissertation	MI 6980	Variable

* This is a one-hour course that must be taken for credit four times in the Ph.D. program. When enrolled, the student will present a seminar to the Department covering the research progress. Students not enrolled for credit are expected to attend all Departmental seminars.

An MD/PhD student may participate in the Qualifying Exam during the spring semester of the first academic year in the PhD-track provided the student maintained a B average and completed all required coursework. The Qualifying Exam contains both a written and oral component and will cover general principals in Microbiology and Immunology.

Upon achieving a passing score on the Qualifying Exam, the student may enroll in MI 6980 (Research for Doctor's Dissertation).