PhD Microbiology at University of Iowa

Programme overview

Graduate study in microbiology is designed to help students become highly qualified in microbiology research and teaching. PhD students develop expertise in research in a specific area of microbiology and/or immunology.

Faculty: Carver College of Medicine | Department: Microbiology and Immunology | Duration: 72 s.h. required | Location: Iowa City, IA, United States

What you will study

The Doctor of Philosophy in microbiology requires a minimum of 72 s.h. of graduate credit, including at least 12 s.h. of graded coursework.

Career pathways

Graduates typically pursue research or teaching positions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College; see the Manual of Rules and Regulations on the Graduate College website. They should have a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.00 and have completed courses in biology, chemistry (inorganic and organic), mathematics including calculus, and physics. Those admitted with deficiencies in certain areas may be required to complete the relevant coursework during their first year of graduate study. Admission is determined through a review, interview, and formal vote of the admission committee.

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 and professional admission requirements, costs and deadlines are set by each degree programme; applicants apply through the Admissions Profile application and may apply to only one programme unless applying to a combined degree programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uiowa.edu/

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