Master of Science in Infectious Disease

The Master of Science in Infectious Disease (INFD) program, offered by the Department of Microbiology & Immunology and by the Institute for Molecular Medicine & Infectious Disease (IMMID), provides graduate-level training in the area of infectious disease. Classroom activities, online learning and research experiences cover fundamentals of molecular biology, cell biology and immunology, as well as basic, translational and clinical aspects of diseases caused by important infectious pathogens, including HIV, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), malarial parasites, influenza virus and Zika virus.Elective courses offer highly focused studies of topics relevant to infectious disease, including:Vaccines and vaccine developmentViral, bacterial, parasitic, and fungal pathogensEmerging pathogensPrinciples of biocontainmentExperimental therapeuticsThis non-thesis program includes four semesters (two academic years) of required and elective graduate courses, as well as a comprehensive research internship to be completed during the course of the training program.

To be considered for admission into the Master of Science in Molecular Medicine program an applicant must have completed a four-year biology or chemistry-based BA or BS degree program with undergraduate coursework in biology microbiology immunology chemistry biochemistry mathematics andor other related subjects Although a minimum cumulative grade point average GPA of 3.00 is strongly desired an applicant with a lower cumulative GPA will be considered if other strengths are apparent in the applicationOfficial transcripts must be sent directly to Drexel from all the collegesuniversities that you have attended Transcripts must be submitted in a sealed envelope with the collegeuniversity seal over the flap Please note that transcripts are required regardless of number of credits taken or if the credits were transferred to another schoolEssayPersonal StatementPlease write approximately 500 words explaining your reasons for pursuing a degree from Drexel your shortterm and longterm career plans and how your background experience interest andor values when combined with a Drexel degree will enable you to pursue these goals successfully Submit your essay with your application or through the Discover Drexel portal after you submit your applicationRsumUpload your rsum as part of your admission application or through the Discover Drexel portal after you submit your applicationLetters of RecommendationThree letters of recommendation are required