Microbiology, PhD

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The doctoral degree (PhD) is offered in microbiology in the various areas of interest represented by research programs of the department’s graduate faculty.

Requirements

The PhD candidate must demonstrate the ability to do original experimental research and to produce an acceptable dissertation. A comprehensive examination, written and oral, is required, and the dissertation must be successfully defended before the faculty. Experience in teaching in a laboratory course is considered a desirable part of the training of the PhD candidate.

PhD Minimum Requirements - 40 credit hours

MICR 699 - Directed Research Credits: V (24 credits)
MICR 690 - Seminar Credits: 1 (1 credit each year)
MICR 695 - Research Literature Review Credits: 1 (1 credit each year)
MICR 614 - Research Ethics Credits: 1
MICR 800 - Dissertation Research Credits: V (1 credit)
minimum 15 credit hours of course work at the 600 level or higher (excluding MICR 699 and MICR 800 );

Note:

3 credit maximum of MICR 690 and MICR 695 may be applied towards the PhD degree.