MSC in Interdepartmental Microbiology (IM)

The Interdepartmental Microbiology (IM) Graduate Program at Iowa State University offers both M.S. and Ph. D. degree opportunities in all aspects of prokaryotic and eukaryotic microbiology. A large number of University departments and affiliated national laboratories in Ames participate, bringing together faculty with expertise in biochemistry, ecology, genetics, and molecular biology, biogeochemistry, biorenewables, food safety and security, veterinary microbiology, medical, microbiology, plant pathology, virology, entomology, immunology, parasitology, mycology, and microbial genomics, among others.

The interdepartmental nature of the program enables a curriculum of breadth, depth, and rigor, and maximizes opportunities for graduate students to pursue the research topic of their choice. As a major research university, Iowa State offers state-of-the-art facilities and instrumentation, both in individual labs and university-wide service facilities.

The Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine is dedicated to the enhancement of the health and well-being of animals and human beings through excellence in education, research, professional practice, and committed service to the State of Iowa, the nation, and the world.

The Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine aspires to be a preeminent institution recognized for excellence in professional and graduate education and the application of knowledge to promote animal and human health with significant influence on society's food supply while providing a caring and supportive work environment.