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Accelerated Master's Program

Accelerated Master's Program (B.S. to M.S.) Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology 

The department offers an Accelerated Master's Program (AMP) exclusively for WSU junior and senior science students, providing a pathway to earn both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in as little as five years. 

Program Benefits: 

  • AMP students as undergrads may take up to 16 graduate-level credits that will count toward both their B.S. and M.S. degrees. 

  • These graduate courses are billed at the undergraduate tuition rate. 

  • AMP-specific scholarships are available upon transition to full-time M.S. status. 

  • Merit-based funding (at least $3,000/semester) may be offered by select faculty for thesis research, beginning in the second semester. 

  • Qualified M.S. graduates are guaranteed an interview for the Ph.D. program per the linkage agreement. 

Program Tracks and Research: The department offers two tracks: (1) Biochemistry/Molecular Biology and (2) Immunology/Microbiology/Virology. Research areas include, but are not limited to, stem cells, mitochondria, infectious disease, cancer, heart disease, virology, bacterial pathogenesis, microbiomics, enzyme and transport biochemistry, drug design, neurobiology, and structural biology. 

Application and Inquiries: Details on the AMP program and how to apply are at this website. Departmental program information and requirements are available on our websites for Biochemistry/Molecular Biology and for Immunology/Microbiology/Virology. For specific inquiries, please contact Dr. Akins ( for the BMB track) or Dr. Thipparthi (for the IM track).