Why study Immunology?

The Immunology Graduate Program at the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Children's Hospital aims to provide unparalleled training for the next generation of forward-thinking and innovative immunologists in the backdrop of one of the most picturesque and multi-cultural mid-West Cities of USA, Cincinnati OH.

Our program offers rigorous coursework and practical training in some of the world’s most outstanding immunology laboratories. Our top-notch faculty’s extensive experience in teaching and expertise in all areas of immunology provides the student   a well-rounded immunology training experience and preparedness for future post-graduate career path  in immunology.

The Immunology Graduate Program offers full-time and part-time MS programs.  These advanced degrees are offered to prepare students for productive careers in academic institutions, industry and government in the expanding field of immunology.  Both MS tracks require core coursework in Immunology, Molecular Genetics, Cell Biology and Biochemistry.  The full-time MS track is a thesis based research track, while the part-time MS track is a comprehensive literature review based track.  Unfortunately, no programmatic stipend or tuition support is available for MS students. Employees of CCHMC and UC may be eligible for tuition benefits. Employees of Cincinnati Children's and UC may be eligible for tuition benefits. Please contact your HR Department.

Admission Requirements

Students in the Immunology Graduate Program have access to outstanding core-facilities including state-of-the-art flow cytometry and cell sorting, 2-photon imaging, gene targeting and transgenic mouse core, bioinformatics core, gene expression core,pluripotent stem cell facility,  laser capture microdissection core, viral vector core, and many others.

Successful defense of a thesis.

Explore unique opportunities, faculty, and resources available in Immunology

The University of Cincinnati and all regional campuses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Contact Information

Isabel Castro
Immunology Graduate Program MLC 7038
3333 Burnet Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45229
513-626-0254
immgp@cchmc.org

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Program Code: 26MAS-IMMU-MS