PhD Microbiology and Immunology at University of Oklahoma

Programme overview

Research doctorate with more than 30 faculty mentors in bacterial pathogenesis, parasitology, mycology and immunology. Class size is 4-8 per year; funded students receive tuition and fee waivers, health insurance and a $36,000 stipend.

Faculty: College of Medicine / Graduate College | Department: Microbiology and Immunology | Duration: Average 5.5 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Norman, OK, United States

What you will study

First-semester GPiBS core (Molecular Systems I and II, Cellular Systems I and II, scientific integrity, rigor and reproducibility), lab rotations, then research in a participating laboratory.

Career pathways

Academic research, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, government agencies and education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to GPiBS: bachelor's degree in a relevant field with minimum 3.0 GPA, upper-division biology and biochemistry recommended, and significant hypothesis-driven research experience (average admitted GPA 3.6 with 16 months of research).

Domestic applicants: USD 5,681 a year (2026-2027). Oklahoma resident tuition. First-year annual tuition estimate listed for Graduate College programmes in Medicine, Pharmacy and Public Health; funded PhD students receive tuition waivers and a stipend. Source

International applicants: USD 21,953 a year (2026-2027). Nonresident tuition (applies to out-of-state and international students). First-year annual tuition estimate listed for Graduate College programmes in Medicine, Pharmacy and Public Health; funded PhD students receive tuition waivers and a stipend. Source

Duration: Average 5.5 years

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.ouhsc.edu/Prospective-Students/How-to-Apply

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