1 B.S. or 2 B.S. Degrees in Microbiology & Immunology and Public Health

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FROM THE MICROSCOPE
TO THE MACRO-SCOPE

The Pathways

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Degree: Single B.S. degree from the College of Arts and Sciences

Focus: Microbiology & Immunology Major + Public Health Major

Credits: ~120 Credits

Ideal For: Students who want the expertise without the extra year.

Program Code to select on the Common App: MIPH_BS

Sample Curriculum

Degree: Two diplomas: B.S. (Arts & Sciences) AND B.S.P.H. (School of Nursing).

Focus: Complete immersion in both colleges.

Credits: ~150 Credits.

Ideal For: Pre-meds and "Super Students" wanting maximum credentialing.

Program Code on the Common App: MIPHP_BS

Sample Curriculum

THE MEDICAL SCHOOL ADVANTAGE

Taught by Faculty from the Miller School of Medicine.

medical research

The Power of Twos

Why settle for a background in just one field?

In the same 4 years, our students can earn up to 

two distinct B.S. degrees (or a double major),

mastering both the molecular science of the laboratory and the population science of the world.

Microbiology & Immunology and Public Health

             microbiology student in the lab      public health student in the field

=

2 Degrees + Pre-Med Rigor

The Curriculum DNA

Choose Your Pathway 

a physician, an epidemiologist, and a policy maker

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Future Clinician

Treat the patient by understanding the pathogen.

  • MIC 304: Introduction to Microbes and the Immune System (Lab)
  • MIC 321: Immunobiology
  • MIC 322: Medical Parasitology
  • BPH 305: Issues in Health Disparities

Epidemiologist

Stop the outbreak before it becomes a pandemic.

  • MIC 201: Modern Plagues & Society
  • MIC 304: Introduction to Microbes and the Immune System (Lab)
  • MIC 323: Microbial Pathogenesis
  • BPH 310: Global Health

Policy Maker

Understand the science to write the law.

  • MIC 301: Intro to Microbes and the Immune System
  • MIC 304: Intro to Microbes and the Immune System (Lab)
  • BPH 322: Intro to Health Policy
  • BPH 309: Health & Environment

The Lab vs. The Field

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The Labs

(Coral Gables and

Miller School of Medicine)

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The Field

(Nursing School)

The Strategic Advantage

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+27%

Job Growth

Projected growth for Epidemiologists and Medical Scientists through 2032—far outpacing the national average.

$100k+

Early Potential

Graduates with dual expertise in science and policy are uniquely positioned for leadership in Biotech and Hospital Admin.

2-in-1

MCAT Advantage

Covers the standard biological sciences plus the "Psych/Social" foundations required for the modern MCAT.

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