Microbiology (PhD)
The Department of Microbiology offers a Doctor of Philosophy degree in microbiology. The curriculum provides a high-caliber research-based education in molecular medicine in order to: promote understanding and amelioration of the disease process, train students with high academic potential in the health sciences and serve the university and scientific community.
First Year (Fall)
First Year (Spring)
Second Year (Fall)
Second Year (Spring)
Third Year (Fall)
*Note: A maximum of 9 research credits may be taken per semester. In addition, a maximum of 18 research credits may be counted toward the 79 required for program completion.
Third Year (Spring)
*Note: A maximum of 9 research credits may be taken per semester. In addition, a maximum of 18 research credits may be counted toward the 79 required for program completion.
Fourth Year (Fall)
*Note: A maximum of 12 dissertation research credits may be taken per semester. In addition, a maximum of 12 dissertation research credits may be counted toward the 72 required for program completion.
Fourth Year (Spring)
*Note: A maximum of 12 dissertation research credits may be taken per semester. In addition, a maximum of 12 dissertation research credits may be counted toward the 72 required for program completion.