PhD Microbiology and Molecular Genetics at Emory University

Programme overview

The PhD in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics trains students to use microorganisms as models for investigating fundamental problems in genetics. The programme is interdisciplinary across microbiology, molecular biology, cell biology and genetics, with research areas in bacteriology, virology and parasitology (malaria).

Faculty: Laney Graduate School | Department: Graduate Division of Biological and Biomedical Sciences | Intake: Fall | Study mode: full-time | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Courses on bacterial genetics and physiology, microbial development, molecular biology of viruses and bacterial pathogens, and mechanisms of pathogenesis, plus laboratory training.

Career pathways

Prepares students for careers with pharmaceutical companies and other medical-related organizations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate Division of Biological and Biomedical Sciences (Fall 2027 cycle): application deadline December 1, 2026; three letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, a resume/CV and transcripts from each university attended; the GRE is not required and is not considered; TOEFL or IELTS is required if the native language is not English. Admitted students who enroll receive a stipend, tuition scholarship and health insurance.

Requirements published at program group level.

USD 74,700 a year (2026-27). Laney Graduate School tuition band (full-time, 9 or more credit hours: $24,900 per term over fall, spring and summer). Tuition only; excludes fees, housing, health insurance and living costs. Emory publishes one tuition rate for all students. Source

The Laney Graduate School is accepting applications for all PhD and master's programmes for Fall 2027.

Laney Graduate School application fee is $75 (non-refundable, paid by credit card online; limited fee waivers available). Deadlines are set by each programme and fall at midnight US Eastern time on the programme's deadline date. GRE requirements vary by programme.

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