Virology
A program that focuses on the scientific study of subcellular pieces of genetic material, called viruses, that inhabit living cells in parasitical relationships and their role in disease. Includes instruction in virus taxonomy and systematics, viral structures, viral genetics, prions, virus/host cell interaction, viral pathogenesis, and applications to specific topics such as cancer biology.
Degree Statistics
This program is offered at 3 institutions across the United States, with a total of 63 degrees awarded annually.
Master's Degrees
1
degrees awarded
Doctoral Degrees
20
degrees awarded
Other Awards
42
awards given
Top Schools for Virology
These institutions offer the most degrees in this program, ranked by total annual completions.
| Rank | Institution | Degrees |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | 48 |
| 2 | Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX | 9 |
| 3 | Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH | 6 |