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PhD Microbiology at University of Washington

University of Washington, United States

Programme overview

PhD Microbiology is offered by the Microbiology in the School of Medicine at the University of Washington.

Faculty: School of Medicine  |  Department: Microbiology  |  Location: Seattle, WA, United States

What you will study

Total credits: 90; Required coursework; (10 credits): MICROM 540, 553, 512; Biostatistics requirement; : UCONJ 510 or BIOST 511; Bioethics requirement; : Biomedical Research Integrity series or BIO 533; Electives; (minimum 18 graded credits): Course list maintained by unit; Additional requirements; :; Bioethics: Students must complete either 8 hours of Biomedical Research Integrity: Responsible Conduct of Research training or Bioethics 101 taught by the Biochemistry Department.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: USD 18,045 a year (2026-27). Resident rate. Seattle campus, full-time, Autumn+Winter+Spring quarters, rate band "Graduate Tier I"; the programme is assigned to this tier in the UW 2026-27 Programs in Each Graduate Tier list. Tuition only (operating + building fee); excludes technolog Source

International applicants: USD 32,346 a year (2026-27). Non-Resident rate. Seattle campus, full-time, Autumn+Winter+Spring quarters, rate band "Graduate Tier I"; the programme is assigned to this tier in the UW 2026-27 Programs in Each Graduate Tier list. Tuition only (operating + building fee); excludes techn Source

Graduate programmes open for admission at different times and have varying deadlines; entry quarter and dates are set by each programme.

Graduate application fee is $90 (USD), paid online by MasterCard or Visa; each submitted application requires a separate fee. Application dates and deadlines vary by programme and are shown in the Graduate School online application.

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