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Twin Cities Campus
Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology M.S.Medical School - Adm
Medical School
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
Department of Microbiology and Immunology, 689 23rd Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455, 612-624-5947
Email:
rufx0007@umn.edu
Website: http://micab.umn.edu
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the
General Information section of
this
website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
Note: Students are not admitted directly into the master's program; it is available only by special arrangement with the program.
Students prepare for careers in biomedical research and teaching by completing broad training in molecular biology or biological sciences, and focused specialization in one of three concentrations (microbiology, immunology, or cancer biology). The program offers exceptional research opportunities for graduate training in autoimmunity, biotechnology, cancer biology and therapy, environmental microbiology, genetic engineering of microorganisms, lymphocyte activation and development, microbial pathogenesis, molecular genetics of disease, tumor immunology, vaccine development, and vascular biology and inflammation.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree (BS preferred).
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
Key to test
abbreviations
(TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Plan A: Plan A requires
24
major credits,
up to
credits outside the major,
and
10
thesis credits.
The final exam is written and oral.
This program may not be completed with a minor.
Use of 4xxx courses toward program requirements is permitted under certain conditions with adviser approval.
A minimum GPA of 3.00
is required for students to remain in good standing.
At least 2 semesters must be completed
before filing a Degree Program Form.
During the first year of study, students will identify an advisor through completing laboratory rotations, select a focus area, and initiate thesis research. Students also must complete an ethics seminar and responsible conduct of research course their first year in the program.
All coursework must be taken for an A-F grade and completed with a minimum grade of C, unless the course is only offered for an S/N grade.
No more than one 4xxx-level elective course can be applied to this degree.
Core Coursework (4 credits)
Take one of the following 4-credit core courses in consultation with the advisor. Although only one of the 3 courses is required, taking all 3 is strongly encouraged. If students take more than one of these courses, the additional course(s) will count towards the elective coursework requirement.
MICA 8002 - Structure, Function, and Genetics of Bacteria and Viruses
(4.0 cr)
MICA 8003 - Immunity and Immunopathology
(4.0 cr)
MICA 8004 - Cellular and Cancer Biology
(4.0 cr)
Elective Coursework
Select electives, in consultation with the advisor, to complete the 24 course credits required. Use of 4xxx- and 5xxx-level courses is restricted to either two 5-level courses or one 4- and one 5-level course.
BIOC 4331 - Biochemistry I: Structure, Catalysis, and Metabolism in Biological Systems
(4.0 cr)
BIOC 5351 - Protein Engineering
(3.0 cr)
BIOC 5352 - Biotechnology and Bioengineering for Biochemists
(3.0 cr)
BIOC 5361 - Microbial Genomics and Bioinformatics
(3.0 cr)
BIOC 5960 - Biophysical Spectroscopy
(2.0 cr)
BIOC 8001 - Biochemistry: Structure, Catalysis, and Metabolism
(3.0 cr)
BIOC 8002 - Molecular Biology and Regulation of Biological Processes
(3.0 cr)
BIOC 8007 - Molecular Biology of the Genome
(2.0 cr)
BIOC 8008 - Molecular Biology of the Transcriptome
(2.0 cr)
BIOC 8216 - Signal Transduction and Gene Expression
(3.0 cr)
BIOL 8100 - Improvisation for Scientists
(1.0 cr)
BTHX 5610 - Research & Publication Seminar
(1.0 cr)
CHEM 8412 - Chemical Biology of Enzymes
(4.0 cr)
CHEN 8754 - Systems Analysis of Biological Processes
(3.0 cr)
CHEN 8995 - Special Topics
(1.0-4.0 cr)
CMB 5571 - Pathogenomics and Molecular Epidemiology - Learning to Fly
(3.0 cr)
CMB 8571 - Pathogenomics and Molecular Epidemiology - Learning to Fly
(3.0 cr)
CSCI 5461 - Functional Genomics, Systems Biology, and Bioinformatics
(3.0 cr)
CSCI 5465 - Introduction to Computing for Biologists
(3.0 cr)
CSCI 5481 - Computational Techniques for Genomics
(3.0 cr)
CSCI 5980 - Special Topics in Computer Science
(1.0-3.0 cr)
ESCI 4801 - Geomicrobiology
(3.0 cr)
GCD 5005 - Computer Programming for Biology
(3.0 cr)
GCD 6103 - Human Histology
(3.0-8.0 cr)
GCD 8008 - Mammalian Gene Transfer and Genome Engineering
(2.0 cr)
GCD 8073 - Genetics & Genomics in Human Health
(2.0 cr)
GCD 8131 - Advanced Molecular Genetics and Genomics
(3.0 cr)
GCD 8141 - Computational Genomics
(3.0 cr)
GCD 8151 - Cellular Biochemistry and Cell Biology
(2.0-4.0 cr)
GCD 8161 - Advanced Cell Biology and Development
(2.0 cr)
GCD 8401 - Ethics, Public Policy & Careers in Molecular Cell Biology
(1.0 cr)
GCD 8920 - Special Topics
(1.0-4.0 cr)
GEOG 8260 - Seminar: Physical Geography
(2.0 cr)
GRAD 5102 - Preparation for University Teaching for Nonnative English Speakers
(2.0 cr)
GRAD 8101 - Teaching in Higher Education
(3.0 cr)
GRAD 8200 - Teaching and Learning Topics in Higher Education
(1.0 cr)
HINF 5440 - Foundations of Translational Bioinformatics
(3.0 cr)
HINF 5502 - Python Programming Essentials for the Health Sciences
(1.0 cr)
HINF 8440 - Foundations of Translational Bioinformatics Lab
(2.0 cr)
LAAS 5311 - Soil Chemistry and Mineralogy
(3.0 cr)
MEDC 8461 - Design of Cancer Therapeutics
(3.0 cr)
MICA 8009 - Biochemical Aspects of Normal and Abnormal Cell Growth and Cell Death
(2.0 cr)
MICA 8010 - Microbial Pathogenesis
(3.0 cr)
MICA 8011 - Current Topics in Immunology
(3.0 cr)
MICA 8013 - Translational Cancer Research
(2.0 cr)
MICA 8014 - Small RNA Biology
(2.0 cr)
MICE 5035 - Personal Microbiome Analysis
(3.0 cr)
OBIO 5010 - Molecular Virology
(1.0 cr)
OBIO 5020 - Virus Pathogenesis and Host Interactions
(1.0 cr)
OBIO 8050 - Evolution of Emerging Viruses
(2.0 cr)
PHCL 5111 - Pharmacogenomics
(3.0 cr)
PHSL 5211 - Physiology of Inflammation in Disease
(3.0 cr)
PHSL 8242 - Professional Skills Development for Biomedical Scientists
(2.0 cr)
PMB 4131 - Prokaryotic Genetics
(3.0 cr)
PMB 5111 - Microbial Physiology and Diversity
(3.0 cr)
PMB 5131 - Prokaryotic Genetics
(3.0 cr)
PUBH 6182 - Emerging Infectious Disease: Current Issues, Policies, and Controversies
(3.0 cr)
PUBH 6320 - Fundamentals of Epidemiology
(3.0 cr)
PUBH 6341 - Epidemiologic Methods I
(3.0 cr)
PUBH 6365 - Global Challenges in Infectious Disease Epidemiology
(2.0 cr)
PUBH 6414 - Biostatistical Literacy
(3.0 cr)
PUBH 6420 - Introduction to SAS Programming
(1.0 cr)
PUBH 6450 - Biostatistics I
(4.0 cr)
PUBH 6933 - Public Health Nutrition for Adults
(2.0 cr)
PUBH 7445 - Statistics for Human Genetics and Molecular Biology
(3.0 cr)
PUBH 7462 - Advanced Programming and Data Analysis in R
(2.0 cr)
SCB 8181 - Stem Cell Biology
(3.0 cr)
VIRO 8010 - Molecular Virology
(2.0 cr)
VIRO 8020 - Virus Pathogenesis and Host Interactions
(2.0 cr)
VIRO 8050 - Evolution of Emerging Viruses
(2.0 cr)
VMED 5180 - Ecology of Infectious Disease
(3.0 cr)
Thesis Credits
Take at least 10 master's thesis credits.
MICA 8777 - Thesis Credits: Master's
(1.0-18.0 cr)
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Course Equivalencies: | BioC 3021/BioC 3022/BioC 4331/ |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | BioC 5352/MicB 5352 |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Periodic Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
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Credits: | 2.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
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Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
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Grading Basis: | S-N or Aud |
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Credits: | 1.0 [max 1.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Chem 8412/MedC 8412 |
Typically offered: | Periodic Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 1.0 -4.0 [max 4.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
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Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
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Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
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Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | CSci 3003/CSci 5465 |
Typically offered: | Fall Odd Year |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 1.0 -3.0 [max 27.0] |
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Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
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Credits: | 3.0 -8.0 [max 8.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | GCD 6103/8103 |
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Credits: | 2.0 -4.0 [max 4.0] |
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Credits: | 2.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 1.0 [max 1.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Bioc 8401/GCD 8401 |
Grading Basis: | S-N or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 1.0 -4.0 [max 4.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
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Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
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Credits: | 1.0 [max 1.0] |
Grading Basis: | S-N or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
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Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
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Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
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Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Spring Even Year |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
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Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
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Grading Basis: | A-F only |
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Credits: | 2.0 [max 1.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | PMB 4131/PMB 5131 |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | PMB 4111/PMB 5111 |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | PMB 4131/PMB 5131 |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
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Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | PubH 6320PubH /6341 |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
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Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | GCD 8181/SCB 8181 |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | CMB 5180/PubH 6180/PubH 6380 |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 1.0 -18.0 [max 50.0] |
Grading Basis: | No Grade |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |