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.
208
Undergraduate Students
65
Graduate Students
29
Faculty
$7.7M
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.
VDCoSA Conference
The Vaccine Development Center of San Antonio hosts its annual conference on infectious diseases, immunology, and vaccines on November 7, 2025.
Latest MMI News
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September 29, 2025
Academy of Distinguished Researchers inducts Chiung-Yu Hung and George PerryPublished by UT San Antonio Today
September 26, 2025
University awards seed grants to 26 faculty members to support advancements in researchPublished by UT San Antonio Today
May 9, 2025
UTSA students tackle antibiotic resistance through soil researchPublished by UTSA Today
