Overview

The Microbiology curriculum plan at The University of Maine is variable and will take into account each student’s goals for graduate study and the content of his or her previous preparation.

Features

Thesis research is conducted in the laboratory of a member of the Graduate Faculty or that of a cooperating member.

Students ordinarily choose from among a wide number of research projects that are either underway or contemplated by individual faculty members. Faculty members are actively involved in research that is supported at the federal level.

Programme Structure

Research

Innate Immunity

Signal Transduction

Toll-like Receptors

Immunotoxicology

Virology

Bacteriology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Microbiology View 82 other PhDs in Microbiology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.9

English requirements

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Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

For our thesis-based MS and PhD programs, successful applicants typically possess the following credentials:

Importantly, we are looking for students with documented research experience that is relevant to Molecular & Biomedical Sciences.

For GPA, 2.9 (out of 4.0) is the lowest acceptable for funding (TA), though most of our admitted students have much higher GPAs. Of course, we prioritize applicants with higher GPAs.

We look for clear info within the application or essay which of the Molecular & Biomedical Sciences faculty’s research programs interest the applicant (and why).

Previous teaching experiences, such as an undergraduate TA, is certainly a plus though not required. But we do look for evidence of teaching, tutoring, and/or presentation skills in order to determine if a student could be a good TA.

We, of course, look for relevant coursework in the undergraduate transcript.

Tuition Fee

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International

30528 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30528 USD per year during 48 months.
National

30528 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30528 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

10026 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10026 USD per year during 48 months.

Most university funding provides a tuition waiver for 6-9 credit hours per semester.

Living costs for Orono

1216 - 1888 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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