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"One of the goals in creating the Immunology and Infectious Disease major was specifically to address current threats of bioterrorism, severe acute respiratory syndrome, avian influenza, and anthrax, and to prepare the next generation to battle future emerging diseases."

—Dr. Andrew Henderson
Program Coordinator
coliform bacteria Coliform bacteria isolated from a municipal water source.

Careers in Immunology

Concern over bioweapons and emerging infectious diseases means high demand for specialists. Our major in Immunology and Infectious Disease is one of only a handful of such programs in the United States.

Graduates distinguish themselves with focused courses in immunology and epidemiology while retaining the freedom to choose from a wide variety of courses in biomedicine and biotechnology.

Graduates can obtain preparation for

  • graduate school in all biomedical fields
  • medical school
  • veterinary school

or a wide variety of careers, including

  • the pharmaceutical industry
  • the biomedical industry
  • government laboratories
  • academic research and education
  • private research organizations

Announcements

Mark your calendar!
Welcome picnic for new students!
September 4, 2006
3:00 pm
Millbrook Marsh
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