Overview

Our main research themes also focus on developing more effective cancer immunotherapy, an HIV vaccine, creating antigen-specific immune tolerance and overcoming the antibiotic resistance of bacteria.

Active research in Microbiology and Immunology at University of Miami includes the areas of cytotoxicity, programmed cell death, cytokine receptor signaling, clinical and experimental bone marrow transplantation, stem cell biology, gene therapy for cancer treatment, antigen recognition, cell differentiation and communication, aging of the immune system, interleukins, genetic control of immunoglobulin production, gene activation and evolution of the immune response. Research in other areas includes molecular biology of virus-host interaction in both animal and human systems, control and regulation of bacterial pathogenesis, selective tumor chemotherapy and radiation therapy and therapy of parasitic infections.

Key Areas of Research

Antibiotic Resistance of Bacteria

Antigen-specific Immune Tolerance

Cancer Immunotherapy

Cellular & Molecular Immunology

HIV / AIDS

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biomedical Sciences

Scientific Reasoning

Laboratory Research

Journal Club

Research Ethics

Professional Development: Skills for Success

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

127 SCH

127 - 132 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Miami, United States

Disciplines

Microbiology Immunology View 285 other Bachelors in Microbiology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete and submit the Common Application. Upon submitting, you will be asked to pay a $70 nonrefundable application fee.

If you have attended a secondary school outside of the United States, you must submit your official secondary school documents (transcripts, mark sheets, certificates, examination results, etc.)

We require you to submit two letters of recommendation: one from a high school guidance counselor and one from a teacher.

The University of Miami is need-aware for first-year international undergraduate applicants. This means that, for a portion of international applicants, the Admission Committee will consider that student’s ability to pay tuition without the need for financial aid.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

63456 USD / year

≈ 63456 USD / year
Out-of-State

63456 USD / year

≈ 63456 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

63456 USD / year

≈ 63456 USD / year

Living costs

Miami

United States

1508 - 2603 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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