The first semester for entering students begins in mid-July. The Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Parasitology occupies modern facilities in the Schools of Medicine and Dentistry. The department headquarters are located in the Medical Education Building, and, in addition, several of the faculty members have office and laboratory space at the School of Dentistry. Students have access to computers that are connected to the LSU area network system, which includes Internet and library service. After the first year, most students have some financial support.
Costs are subject to change.
The Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center offers residence hall accommodations for single and married students. Perdido Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112. Approximately 20 graduate students are enrolled in the department during a calendar year. Career choices are varied, but most students prepare for positions in teaching and research at the university level. A favorable ratio of faculty members to students is maintained in order to encourage the close working relationships necessary for full development of students' research potential.