Program Requirements - Immunology - MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

In addition to general GSBS course requirements, the Immunology Program has the following course requirements and electives:

Required courses

GS06 1013 Fundamental Immunology (formerly Immunology I)
GS06 1002 Emerging Concepts in Immunology (formerly Immunology II)
GS06 1611 Advanced Topics in Immunology

One elective is required - Program Directors and the student’s advisory members will assist the student in choosing an elective. The following courses are recommended but others may be taken:

GS04 1235 Basic and Translational Cancer Biology
GS04 1093 The Biology of Cancer Metastasis
GS04 1253 Principles of Genetics and Epigenetics
GS13 1024 Molecular Basis of Cell Signaling
GS04 1103 Principles of Therapeutics
GS06 1132 Application of Tumor Immunology in the Clinical Setting

Recommended Schedule for Completion of Required Coursework:

Year 1, Fall	-Foundations of Biomedical Research -The Ethical Dimensions of the Biomedical Sciences
Year 1, Spring	-Fundamental Immunology -Elective
Year 2, Fall	-Emerging Concepts in Immunology -Elective
Year 2, Spring	-Advanced Topics in Immunology -Scientific Writing

Program course requirements for MS students

Advisory Committee Requirement

Three of the five members of the student's Advisory Committee must be Immunology Program Faculty. Students should consult with Immunology Program Directors prior to assembling the Advisory Committee.