Description
The Microbiology and Immunology Graduate Program is the largest discipline-based graduate program at the Medical University of South Carolina. Our faculty have active research programs in three broad areas which include Tumor Immunology and Immunotherapy, Environmental Microbiology, and Immunopathogenesis. Students may explore research areas such as cancer, complement biology, environmental microbiology, gene therapy, immunogenetics, molecular and cellular immunology, molecular microbiology, molecular pathogenesis, yeast biology, cell signaling, tumor immunology, viral vector development, and virology. Both advanced courses in microbiology and immunology as well as more focused elective courses are offered. More information can be found at http://www2.musc.edu/MIC/mirco48031/frame_graduate.html

Requirements
In general applicants are required to have a GPA of 3.0, a competitive GRE score (a competitive MCAT or DAT score may also be considered), and a baccalaureate degree. Additional requirements can be found at http://www.musc.edu/bulletin/gradstud/index.html

Application Process
In addition to the application itself the applicant must complete supplemental reference materials specific to the program to which they are applying. For those applying online these will be provided in an email.

To proceed to the next step in the online application you may review filing fees here and then choose a term below:

Term Status Campus Accepting Applications Available   Spring 2008     Full Time     Charleston     July 1, 2007 - Dec 1, 2007     closed     Fall 2008     Full Time     Charleston     July 1, 2007 - Aug 1, 2008     closed     Spring 2009     Full Time     Charleston     July 1, 2008 - Dec 1, 2008     click to apply     Fall 2009     Full Time     Charleston     July 1, 2008 - July 1, 2009     click to apply

Created: June 20, 2002 Modified: June 30, 2008