Overview

During the first year, students participate in 10-week research rotations in three laboratories.

These rotations allow students to familiarize themselves with the research directions of individual laboratories, assure a broad research experience, and aid in selection of a research advisor and a dissertation project.

Features

The teaching requirement for the Microbiology Ph.D. degree from University of Washington is satisfied by assisting in the teaching of undergraduate laboratories during the first and second year, and by giving two or more formal lectures in undergraduate courses in the third or fourth years of training.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Microbial Evolution;

Molecular Mechanisms of Bacterial Pathogenesis;

Advanced Topics in Bacterial Physiology;

Human Pathogenic Viruses;

Modern Approaches to Vaccines.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seattle, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Graduate Record Exam: The GRE is no longer required.

TOEFL: International applicants only.

English Language Proficiency Requirements.

Transcripts: Unofficial transcript(s) are to be uploaded into the provided space.

Resume: Include your educational background, course work in progress, work experience, honors, internships, awards and prizes, and papers that you have co-authored, if any.

Short Answer Questions: We are requesting that applicants respond to specific prompts rather than submit a personal statement so that we may assess an applicants research interests and fit for our program.

Letters of Recommendation and Evaluation: Limit of 3 letters. When you list your references, they are automatically sent instructions on how to submit a letter of recommendation, and an evaluation. Be sure that the email addresses are correct.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

33171 USD / year

≈ 33171 USD / year
Out-of-State

33171 USD / year

≈ 33171 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

19011 USD / year

≈ 19011 USD / year

Living costs

Seattle

United States

1480 - 2580 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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