Molecular Microbiology and Immunology Department | College of Sciences

The Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology (MMI) 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 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.

Contact

Astrid Cardona, Ph.D.

Molecular Microbiology and Immunology

mmi@utsa.edu

240

Undergraduate Students

53

Graduate Students

30

Faculty

$6.6M

Research Expenditures

Interested in Applying for Open Faculty Positions?

Host-Microbe Interactions, Data Analytics and Public Health Cluster: The Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology invites applications for an Associate Professor or Professor.

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External Candidate Info & Application