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PhD Microbiology at University of Virginia

University of Virginia, United States

Programme overview

The Microbiology PhD is offered through the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Cancer Biology. Students train with faculty in immunology, cancer biology, virology, bacteriology, infectious diseases, biodefense, cell signaling and gene regulation, with flexible departmental requirements allowing individualised training.

Faculty: School of Medicine  |  Department: Microbiology, Immunology and Cancer Biology  |  Intake: Fall (no Spring admission)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Charlottesville, VA, United States

What you will study

Choice of laboratories and coursework with flexible departmental requirements.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission through the Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program (BIMS) application; students then complete their studies in the degree-granting department.

Intake: Fall

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