Program Details
The online Master of Science in Infectious Diseases program provides graduate-level training in the fundamentals of molecular biology, cell biology, and immunology, as well as basic, translational, and clinical aspects of diseases caused by important infectious pathogens, including HIV, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), malarial parasites, influenza virus, and Zika virus. Students will select from such topics as emerging pathogens, experimental therapeutics, vaccines and vaccine development, principles of biocontainment, and more. The curriculum consists of three signature elements:
- Introduction to Infectious Disease
- Clinical Correlations to Infectious Disease
- Research Internship in Infectious Disease
Learning Pace
Institution-Paced% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Drexel University is accredited by:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent, Resume/CV