PhD Molecular Genetics and Microbiology at University of Florida

Programme overview

The department participates in the Biomedical Sciences graduate program in the College of Medicine leading to the PhD, with 7 advanced concentration areas. Research covers gene expression, RNA processing, DNA replication, genomics, gene therapy, molecular basis of disease and viral pathogenesis.

Faculty: College of Medicine | Department: Molecular Genetics and Microbiology | Study mode: full-time | Location: Gainesville, FL, United States

What you will study

Departmental courses include Principles of Immunology, Genomics and Bioinformatics, Infectious Diseases, journal clubs and seminars.

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Entry requirements

Gulig The Graduate Faculty of the Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology participates in the Biomedical Sciences (BMS) graduate program in the College of Medicine, leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree, with specialization in one of the 7 advanced concentration areas of the BMS (see Medical Sciences ). Professor Molecular Genetics and Microbiology Departmental Courses Course List by Depts Code Title Credits GMS 5905 Special Topics in Biomedical Sciences 1-4 GMS 5909 Finding Biomedical Research Information and Communicating Science 1 GMS 6012 Human Genetics 1 GMS 6013 Developmental Genetics 1 GMS 6014 Applications of Bioinformatics to Genetics 1 GMS 6034 Advanced Virology I: Genetics and RNA 1 GMS 6035 Advanced Virology II: RNA Viruses 1 GMS 6036 Molecular Virology III: DNA Viruses 1 GMS 6038 Bacterial Genetics and Physiology 1 GMS 6040 Host-Pathogen Interactions 1 GMS 610 University-wide graduate admission (not specific to this programme): application through the UF graduate application; official GRE scores are required by most programmes (GMAT for MBA applicants), per programme; transcripts, a CV or resume and letters of recommendation where the programme requires them.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applicants apply through the UF graduate school application on CollegeNET and pay a $30 non-refundable application fee; the Office of Admissions does not offer an application fee waiver. Deadlines vary by department. Most applicants must submit GRE scores.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.ufl.edu/apply/graduate/

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