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PhD Microbiology at University of Massachusetts Amherst

University of Massachusetts Amherst, United States

Programme overview

A research-intensive doctoral programme centred on an original dissertation, covering environmental microbiology, microbial biotechnology and pathogenic microbiology. Students complete one semester of teaching.

Faculty: College of Natural Sciences  |  Department: Department of Microbiology  |  Duration: About 5 years  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Coursework and laboratory research culminating in a publishable dissertation; fieldwork and independent projects are available.

Career pathways

Postdoctoral fellowships at leading academic institutions and senior research management positions in industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Microbiology PhD: a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year institution; GRE not required; non-native English speakers must show English proficiency. Deadline December 1. All PhD students are supported by research assistantships, teaching assistantships or fellowships.

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.

Intake: Fall

Duration: About 5 years

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