The Ph.D. Program in Immunology was approved by the Graduate School of the University of Connecticut in 1969. It was activated in 1971 coincident with the start of the NIH Training Grant, Basic Immunology and Immunological Cell Injury . Presently there are 16 graduate students supported by University Fellowships or faculty grants. In this way, each student will be provided with the necessary conditions to obtain independence as a scholar. Coursework is used to give a student a vocabulary and knowledge of most areas of immunology, basic cell biology, biochemistry, and genetics.
Elective coursework provides a background in other basic biomedical sciences.
Acceptance by the Graduate School is required in addition to acceptance by the Program. The Program seeks individuals of outstanding merit with a record of high achievement in science, a background in biology and chemistry, and a full commitment to the biomedical sciences. Outstanding performance in a research laboratory. Strong recommendations by faculty at the student's institution. The use of the above five criteria provide flexibility in admission.