This 1-week comprehensive program offers hands-on learning in medical microbiology, including culturing microbes, analyzing results and diagnosing infectious diseases. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the functions and importance of the human microbiome in health and disease and will learn more about the topics of antibiotic resistance and disease outbreaks.
Program Overview
Microorganisms are all around us and help shape our everyday lives. This summer, explore the exciting world of microbiology and learn the strategies and techniques used by researchers and medical professionals to diagnose diseases and develop new treatments.
Attendees will partake in engaging discussions and laboratory activities designed to reinforce scientific concepts in an informal environment. In addition, participants will meet microbiologists and microbiology students who can offer insight into academic and career possibilities in microbiology.
At the end of this program, you’ll walk away with:
- Valuable hands-on laboratory skills and techniques commonly performed in clinical and research settings
- Strategies for identifying microorganisms causing infectious diseases
- Understanding of the beneficial microbes that make up the human microbiome and their importance in human health
Program Dates
July 21, 2025 - July 25, 2025
Program Costs
- Residential (overnight): $1,680
- Commuter (day): $1,400
Both options include:
- One week of faculty-designed and delivered programming, administered online or on-campus with educational support staff and program materials
- All equipment, technology and software support
- Quinnipiac T-shirt
- Certificate of completion with personal assessment from a Quinnipiac professor
- Special Quinnipiac admissions events
Discounts and Financial Aid
Partial financial support may be available for those who indicate the need for financial assistance in their online application. Financial support awards are based on a combination of financial need and academic merit.
We are pleased to offer a 15% discount on all summer camps and experiences to current Quinnipiac employees, Quinnipiac alumni and employees of our corporate partners. Please contact summerprograms@qu.edu to request your discount code.
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