The Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology (MMI) at The University of Texas at San Antonio is a comprehensive academic unit that offers a B.S. degree in Microbiology and Immunology, a M.S. degree in Biotechnology, and a Ph.D. degree in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology.
MMI unites an engaged community of researchers, educators, and students.
The department offers programs that supports students interested in pursuing professional or graduate programs (e.g., medical, dental, pharmacy and veterinarian) in health-related professions. Graduates will be prepared for careers in biomedical research, veterinary science, pharmaceutical research, lab technician, food safety, scientific writing, quality control, recombinant DNA technology, fermentation technologists, education, medical diagnosis, and biotechnology research. See the Degrees page for more information. Students can also visit the UTSA Health Professions office for more information.
Interested in medicine, biomedical research, infectious diseases, vaccine development, or diseases of the immune system? Please visit our faculty page for more information on specific areas of applied research.
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Professor and Department Chair, Jane and Roland Blumberg Professorship in Biology
Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
208
Undergraduate Students
65
Graduate Students
31
Faculty
$7.7M
Research Expenditures
Interested in Applying for Open Faculty Positions?
The Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in Bacterial Pathogenesis. Use these links for additional information on how to apply.
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