Pursue a graduate degree at Iowa

Encompassing the disciplines of molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, microbiology and genetics, immunology sits at the intersection of these important basic sciences with clinical medicine. Since its formation in 1993, the Immunology Graduate Program has succeeded in attracting excellent scientists who are interactive and dedicated to maintaining a training program with a strong commitment to graduate training, education and cutting-edge research in immunology. Currently the program has a total of 40 faculty across 10 Departments and 2 Colleges. Further the program is consistently held in high regard by peers at other institutions and was rated in the top ten of public US Immunology programs for global research reputation in the recent 2019 US News and World Reports rankings.

A recently reorganized core immunology curriculum plus strong electives in related disciplines encourage creative thinking. Core facilities make the latest technologies available to all investigators. Numerous journal clubs and discussion groups complement an outstanding weekly seminar program featuring both Iowa faculty and prominent immunologists from around the world.

The University of Iowa Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Immunology would welcome the opportunity to help you achieve a Ph.D. degree in immunology and realize your career goals.