Doctor of Philososphy [Ph.D] (Microbiology and Immunology)
STEM Course
3 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
$27,220/Yr
$27,220 /Yr
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $27220 (USD 27220) |
Important Dates
- The aim of our program is to provide you with the skills necessary to prepare you for a successful independent career in an academic or industrial setting. PhD students on our program receive one-to–one mentorship as guidance throughout their graduate studies and training in:
- a solid and comprehensive understanding of immunology, microbiology and related subjects, such as genetics, pathology, and biochemistry in health and disease
- skills for critically reading the literature and for teaching
- writing and presenting skills to help you successfully present your data, obtain grant funding and write publications
- The M&I Graduate Program is currently mentoring a total of 62 students. Approximately 6-10 new students enter the program each year.
- In the summer before the fall semester of medical school, MD/Ph.D. students will complete two four-week lab rotations. In addition, MD/Ph.D. students are required to successfully pass the courses listed above and an End of Year One Assessment Exam.
- In the summer before the fall semester of Year 2, MD/Ph.D. students will complete two five-week lab rotations and an off-topic research presentation. MD/Ph.D. students are also required to successfully pass the courses and USMLE STEP 1 (Board Examination).
- In the summer before the fall semester of GS1, MD/Ph.D. students are expected to join a lab and to successfully complete an on-topic Capstone Course and Examination as well as complete any graduate courses required by the student’s Thesis Advisory Committee
- A summary of the general requirements for obtaining a PhD degree from the M&I Graduate Program are:
- Obtain a grade of “B-” or better in all courses and a pass for laboratory rotations (if applicable) and dissertation research
- Choose a dissertation advisor
- Form a dissertation committee and hold annual committee meetings (bi-annual meetings from year 5 onwards)
- Complete and maintain an Individual Development Plan
- Pass the qualifying exam
- Write a grant application
- Submit a grant application
- Attend and participate in the academic events of the program, including seminars, thesis defenses and Research-in-Progress
- Have at least 1 first author primary research paper accepted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal (2 are expected)
- Write, successfully defend and submit a dissertation
- Fulfill Graduate School requirements and NIH recommendations such as undertaking training in research ethics and teaching assistant duty.
- Classes are organized into the core curriculum and electives. The core curriculum provides you with a comprehensive background in essential areas that covers all required coursework, while the electives let you tailor your studies to your personal interests.
- Since there are so many different career options for Microbiology & Immunology Graduates it is difficult to determine an average salary. Typical salaries can range from $60,000 to $250,000 per year.
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Eligibility & Entry Requirement
- Students must bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related-fields for this program.
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.25 or Graduate GPA of 3.50.
- The students whose official language is not English must submit the English Language Proficiency scores like IELTS or TOEFL.
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| Young Women in Public Affairs Award | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Young Professionals Program | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Josephine de Karman Fellowship | Scholarship per student$ 25,000/Yr$25,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
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