This certificate program is intended to educate students at the graduate level in the biological and medical sciences. The focus will be on advanced education in basic and clinical aspects of the fields of microbiology and immunology. The MIGC program is open to candidates who have a Bachelor’s Degree.
With the completion of this certificate program, students will attain a detailed medically relevant knowledge of important concepts, at the graduate level, in the fields of microbiology (bacteriology, virology, mycology, and parasitology) and immunology. This knowledge will enhance the student’s ability to be successful in a variety of biomedical science disciplines, a research career, or to succeed in further graduate or medical education.
The MIGCP is affiliated with the Ph.D. Graduate Program of Molecular Medicine, Immunobiology Emphasis Track.
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Administrative Questions: Polly Haffner, Program Coordinator, Sr. |520-626-0710
Academic Questions: Nafees Ahmad, PhD, Academic Director of MIGCP |520-626-7022
**Please be advised** certificate programs are not eligible for federal student loans. For more information on financial aid please contact the Financial Aid Office.
"The certificate program was an excellent transition into graduate programs from an undergraduate program as it allowed me to test the waters per se. Additionally it allowed me to start up conversations with professors about a future in research and academia."
"I am very happy I was able to complete the certificate program and I will carry the knowledge I gained throughout the rest of my career and education."