You’ll gain a solid foundation for high-demand biotechnology and biomedical careers with our master of arts program in microbiology and immunology. You’ll also be well prepared to pursue doctoral, medical or dental education programs.
We prepare you for doctoral bioscience programs such as microbiology and immunology and for career advancement in industry, government or academic sectors.
Our dedicated faculty researchers will guide you and engage you in cutting-edge science. Through comprehensive coursework and laboratory experience, you’ll gain an understanding of bacteriology, virology, parasitology, mycology and immunology.
We encourage and expect your participation in learning, in part through focused, small-group seminars.
We also hone your scientific inquiry and problem-solving abilities.
In our flexible program, you can make the most of your elective time to delve into topics of particular interest. You may explore advanced topics including microbiome, cancer, epidemiology and global health, molecular genetics, cell biology, bioinformatics and computational biology, and stem cell biology. You will learn directly from experts in these and other high-demand areas.
You also may use your elective time to pursue your own independent research with a faculty mentor who shares your interests.
Nicole Luke-Marshall
Instructional Support Specialist
Microbiology and Immunology
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences 955 Main Street, Suite 5207, Buffalo, NY 14203
Phone: (716) 829-2673
Email: nrluke@buffalo.edu
Caroline Golach
Senior Staff Assistant
Microbiology and Immunology