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PhD Microbiology and Immunology at University of Miami

University of Miami, United States

Programme overview

Multidisciplinary programme covering cellular and molecular immunology, virology, microbial genetics and pathogenic bacteriology, with first-year coursework and lab rotations before dissertation research. Research areas include cancer immunotherapy, virus-host interactions, bacterial pathogenesis and parasitic infections.

Faculty: Miller School of Medicine  |  Department: Microbiology and Immunology  |  Duration: 57-65 credit hours standard track; suggested length five years  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Coral Gables, FL, United States

What you will study

Biomedical science core (Introduction to Biomedical Sciences, Scientific Reasoning, Biostatistics, Research Ethics), Mechanisms of Microbial Virulence, Principles of Immunology, advanced topics in immunology and microbiology/virology, and a bioinformatics requirement.

Career pathways

Careers in academia, industry, health care, patent law or teaching.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants to biomedical programs should have a bachelor degree in a biological or related discipline (e.g., psychology, chemistry, engineering, physics). Although there are no prerequisite requirements, courses in general biology, cell/molecular biology, calculus, general physics, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, and biochemistry are encouraged. Applications are generally accepted from September to December for fall entry only. Select applicants will be offered an interview. Competitive Candidates will have the following: Excellent academic record. Research experience in a laboratory setting. Publications of abstract and / or papers. Co-authorship in a peer-reviewed journal is recommended. Strong letters of recommendation from research scientists who know the candidate well. Motivation to pursue state-of-the-art biomedical research. Applicants must submit the following: Online Application. Application Fee. Official Academic Transcripts. English Proficiency Exam (non-native speakers). Statement of Purpose. Full application instructions can be found here .

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: 57-65 credit hours standard track; suggested length five years

Apply through the official page: http://biomed.med.miami.edu/apply

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