Microbiology

Microbiology (Ph.D.) | Graduate

Recent advancements in genomics and diagnostics have revolutionized infectious disease research. Our doctoral students research the root causes of diseases, mechanisms of microbial and parasitic pathogenicity, immunological phenomena associated with infection, and the development of new therapies for patients.

• Degree Classification: Graduate
• Related Degrees: M.D. / Ph.D., Ph.D.

Application for Admission

• Online GradCAS application
• Statement of purpose/ Statement of academic interest (500-1,000 words)
• GRE scores not required
• Official transcripts sent to GradCAS
• 3 letters of recommendation
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or the international equivalent
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Autobiographical statement (500-750 words)

GRE Required?

• No

GRE Preferred Minimums

• GRE Verbal Reasoning: N/A
• GRE Quantitative Reasoning: N/A
• GRE Analytical Writing: N/A

GPA Required Minimums

• Overall GPA minimum: 3.0
• Undergrad GPA minimum: 3.0

Prerequisite Courses 

No expiration date for course prerequisites 

• General Biology (college-level lectures, 6 semester credit hrs)
• General Chemistry (college-level lectures and labs, 8 semester credit hrs)
• Organic Chemistry (college-level lectures and labs, 8 semester credit hrs)
• General Physics (college-level lectures and labs, 8 semester credit hrs)
• College Algebra or Mathematics (college-level lectures, 6 semester credit hrs)
• English (college-level lectures, 6 semester credit hrs)

Reference Requirements

Evaluator type accepted:

• Professor (Required)

Evaluator type not accepted:

• Supervisor/Manager
• Coworker
• Friend
• Family Member
• Clergy
• Other