Overview

Key facts

Classroom activities, online learning and research experiences cover fundamentals of molecular biology, cell biology and immunology, as well as basic, translational and clinical aspects of diseases caused by important infectious pathogens, including HIV, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), malarial parasites, influenza virus and Zika virus.

Is the Infectious Disease program for me?

The Infectious Disease program of Drexel University is designed to prepare students for careers in infectious disease in government, industry and academic environments, and is ideally suited for enhancing the scientific credentials of:

Recent college graduates

Early career scientists

Premedical students

Industrial employees

Clinical laboratory technicians

Course schedules and flexible learning options have been designed to accommodate all learners, including working professionals. INFD graduates have accepted positions in various biotechnology and pharmaceutical firms, and successfully competed for entry into PhD training programs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Responsible Conduct of Research
Biomedical Ethics
Biostatistics
Applied Statistics for Biomedical Sciences
Immunology, Immunopathology and Infectious Diseases
Fundamentals of Molecular Medicine

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission into the Master of Science in Infectious Disease program, the applicant must have completed a four-year biology- or chemistry-related BA or BS degree program with undergraduate coursework in biology, microbiology, immunology, chemistry, biochemistry, mathematics and/or other related subjects. Although a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 is strongly desired, an applicant with a lower cumulative GPA will be considered if other strengths are apparent in the application.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32940 USD / year

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Out-of-State

32940 USD / year

≈ 32940 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

32940 USD / year

≈ 32940 USD / year

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 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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