PhD Microbiology at University of New Hampshire

Programme overview

The PhD combines a broad curriculum with interdisciplinary research in microbiology, host-microbe interactions and environmental microbiology, preparing graduates for leadership in industry, academic and government labs and college teaching and research.

Department: Microbiology Program | Study mode: full-time | Location: Durham, NH, United States

What you will study

An independent research project with a microbiology adviser; courses such as Immunology, Molecular Microbiology, Microbial Genetics and Genomics, Microbial Ecology and Evolution; a written qualifying exam, research proposal defense, one semester of teaching, and a dissertation with at least two manuscripts submitted to peer-reviewed journals.

Career pathways

Research scientist roles in biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries; lab manager roles in academic labs, research institutes and government agencies; college teaching and research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Three letters of recommendation; personal statement covering research interests and naming two or three potential Microbiology faculty advisors; foundational coursework in biology, chemistry (including organic), physics, genetics and mathematics (deficiencies may be corrected in the first year); TOEFL required for applicants from non-English-speaking countries. UNH Graduate School (all graduate applicants who are non-native English speakers): minimum TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, PTE Academic 59, Duolingo English Test 120; waivers possible at department and Graduate School discretion.

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.

Apply through the official page: https://www.unh.edu/graduate-school/admissions

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