Overview

As a student in this program, you will be supported by mentors and a state-of-the-art research infrastructure that supports DNA sequencing, protein purification, cloning and expression of nucleic acids, and much more.

Key Features

If you are interested in conducting microbiology & immunology research at MCW, we invite you to apply through either our Interdisciplinary Program in Biomedical Sciences (IDP) or Neuroscience Doctoral Program (NDP).

The Graduate Program in Microbiology and Immunology (M&I) at Medical College of Wisconsin seeks to teach and train the next generation of research scientists in the molecular and cellular biology of bacterial pathogens, virus/host interactions, the innate and adaptive immune responses, animal and cellular model systems of infection and immunity, the microbiome, and the molecular mechanisms of gene expression, signal transduction, cell proliferation and cancer biology.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principals in Laboratory Animal Science

Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology

Cellular and Molecular Immunology

Cellular Microbiology

Advanced Molecular Genetics

Mucosal Immunity

Mucosal Pathogenesis

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-06 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2025-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00

More details

Students can apply throughout the year. However, it’s recommended to apply on or before the priority application date.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Microbiology Immunology View 82 other PhDs in Microbiology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

3.5 _(analytical)

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor’s degree (either completed or in the process of completing) is required for admission to any MCW graduate program.

Applicants will ideally have a 3.0 or higher grade point average (GPA), as well as quantitative and verbal reasoning GRE scores at or above the 50th percentile (3.5 or higher writing score).

Personal statements and letters of recommendation from professors, advisors, research supervisors, etc. who know you well are highly regarded in the admission process. Prior research experience is also strongly considered.

Tuition Fee

Living costs for Milwaukee

1066 - 1767 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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