There is no direct admission to the MS program in microbiology. Graduate students interested in microbiology and immunology are considered for PhD admission only. Students who wish to leave or change PhD programs can instead matriculate with a master's degree if they have met the requirements.

The Master of Science program in microbiology and immunology requires a minimum of 30 s.h. of graduate credit of which no more than 9 s.h. can be research credits, thesis research, and a thesis. See the PhD in microbiology and immunology in this section of the catalog for information about the graduate curriculum.