Courses at Wayne State University

Master of Science [M.S] [Immunology and Microbiology] From Wayne State University

Detroit, MichiganLocation
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Master of Science [M.S] (Immunology and Microbiology)

2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Ranked #201 out of 500 by ARWU Global Ranking 2022

$53,790 /Yr

  • MSc in Immunology & Microbiology at Wayne State University is offered as a 2-years program by the School of Medicine.
  • This university is ranked #246 in National University by US News in 2020.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
  • The M.S. program in Immunology & Microbiology provides education, training, and research experience for students interested in research careers in academia, medicine, and industry. 
  • The program requires the completion of a research project and thesis. The program does not provide formal preparation for careers in medical technology or clinical laboratory science that require professional accreditation.
  • The M.S. in Immunology and Microbiology program is designed to be a full-time educational experience requiring the completion of 33 credits over a two-year period.
  • The first year is comprised of a mixture of coursework and research. The second year is focused primarily on research.
  • The students develop competencies in Immunology, Microbiology, and Virology. 
  • Areas of research specialization include mucosal immunity, autoimmunity, immunopathology, bacterial physiology, bacterial genetics, molecular mechanisms of bacterial and viral pathogenesis, molecular virology, and virus-host interactions.  
  • In addition to research opportunities in departmental laboratories, research training opportunities are also available in laboratories of affiliated faculty in other departments and programs in the School of Medicine, and at the nearby Henry Ford Health System and Karmanos Cancer Institute.
  • The MSc program consists of 33 credits.

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For Spring Intake Apr 1, 2024
Application Deadline For Fall Intake Aug 1, 2024

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$53790

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Housing and Board$19476
Books and supply$2468
Total Cost$21944

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Science degree in biology or a related scientific discipline or equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • A GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 is required to be eligible for the program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

  • Students must complete an undergraduate degree with first-class in a relevant field from a highly ranked university in India.
  • Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or it's equivalent in upper-division coursework.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.


Scores Required

100 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

294 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE

58 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

3.0 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

  • Michigan English Test (MET) minimum score: 64
  • Duolingo English Test Minimum Score: 125

Required Document List

The following required documents are:

  • Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
  • Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
  • Statement of PurposeThis statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
  • Personal Statement: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
  • Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
  • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Ranking

2022

US News logo
Immunology 217 out of 244 in Global Ranking
( #56 out of 60 in USA 2022)

Similar Programs

ProgramImportant DateTotal FeesMedian Exams ScoreAction
Application Deadline For 2024 Intake (15th Dec 2023)
USD 24,990 /Yr
  • IELTS: 7
  • TOEFL: 100
  • GRE: 309
  • PTE: 55
Application Deadline For Spring 2025 Intake (1st Oct 2024)
Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake (15th May 2025)
USD 28,710 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL: 88
  • PTE: 53
  • GRE: 298
  • Duolingo: 100
Application Deadline For 2024 Intake (1st Jul 2024)
USD 25,290 /Yr
  • IELTS: 5.5
  • TOEFL: 61
  • PTE: 45
Application Deadline For Spring 2025 Intake (15th Oct 2024)
Application Deadline For Summer 2025 Intake (15th Feb 2025)
Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake (1st Jun 2025)
USD 15,863 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL: 79
  • PTE: 53
  • Duolingo: 105
Application Deadline For Winter Intake (1st Sep 2024)
Application Deadline For Summer Intake (1st Jan 2025)
Final Application Deadline For Fall Intake (1st May 2025)
USD 30,810 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 79
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • PTE: 53

Career and Placement after Course

The careers after graduation are:

  • Research laboratory technician
  • Quality control analyst
  • Clinical microbiologist or immunologist
  • Food or dairy microbiologist
  • Environmental microbiologist
  • Recombinant DNA technologist
  • Fermentation technologist
  • Research scientist

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