Master of Science in Microbiology and Immunology

Loyola's Microbiology and Immunology Master's degree is a two-year, research-intensive program. Students are trained in the rigor of the scientific method by proposing and completing a research project under the direction of a faculty mentor
An MS in Microbiology and Immunology will prepare graduates for a career in Pharma, Biotech. and related industries. Graduates will have strong academic, research, and communication skills, which can help them become a leading candidate for additional graduate study.

To apply, students may submit their application online . Students will be selected on the basis of grades, GRE score, three letters of recommendation, and a statement of purpose. As this is a research-intensive Master's program, students who show clear evidence of research potential will be given the highest priority for admission. The Admissions Committee, chaired by Dr. Edward Campbell, will review applications beginning in December, and continuing until available slots are filled. The Admissions Committee will invite selected candidates to interview via ZOOM, following which a decision on admission will be made. We will begin our review of applications in early December and complete admissions by Spring of the following year. Applications received throughout this period are reviewed, but those received earlier have a greater chance of success.
Applicants must submit official transcripts for all undergraduate and any graduate work. To be eligible for admission, your transcript must show an earned bachelor's degree or a bachelor's degree in progress. Certified copies of transcripts are acceptable, faxed copies of transcripts are not considered official. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts, we have them on record. Copies of transcripts or transcripts not received in a sealed envelope from the university are considered unofficial. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts. We strongly encourage electronic submission of documents. Official transcripts should show a GPA of 3.0 or higher. In exceptional cases, applicants whose undergraduate GPA is below 3.0 may be admitted.
For the TOEFL, a minimum score of 79 on the iBT
For the IELTS, a minimum score of 6.0 is required.