Doctor of Philososphy [Ph.D] [Microbiology and Immunology] From University of Utah

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Doctor of Philososphy [Ph.D] (Microbiology and Immunology)

STEM Course

3 years

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

₹22.6 L/Yr

$27,220 /Yr

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.

Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹2256266 (USD 27220)

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.

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

80 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

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