Immunology & Infectious Disease Major

A changing world and growing concern about emerging diseases and biological weapons demands specialists in immunology and infectious disease. You have an opportunity to really make a difference. This program will allow you to explore diverse career paths in human and veterinary medicine, biomedical research, and public health just to name a few. In this program you'll learn about disease dynamics at the level of molecules and cells - all the way up to entire populations.

Penn State Ag Sciences is one of only a handful of immunology majors in the United States and we have some incredible resources at your disposal including:

Why Major in Immunology and Infectious Disease?

• world renowned faculty
• state of the art courses
• diverse opportunities for hands-on research experience
• full-time advisors committed to your success
  

Career Opportunities in Immunology and Infectious Disease

Graduates distinguish themselves with focused courses in immunology and epidemiology while retaining the freedom to choose from a wide variety of courses in biomedicine and biotechnology.  Graduates can obtain preparation for:

• graduate school in all biomedical fields

• medical school

• veterinary school

• the pharmaceutical industry

• the biomedical industry

• government laboratories

• academic research and education

• private research organizations
  

For additional information about Immunology and Infectious Disease, contact:

Dr. James  Endres  Howell
322 Life Science Building
Phone: 814-867-0194
E-mail: jhowell@psu.edu

Or visit the Immunology Web site at http://immunology.psu.edu/