Overview
This interdisciplinary Microbiology and Molecular Genetics program at Emory University offers training in a variety of areas, from microbiology and molecular biology to cell biology and genetics. The curriculum emphasizes the application of modern approaches to fundamental problems in microbial genetics and molecular biology.
Throughout this program, students will have the chance to engage in rigorous training in state-of-the-art laboratory procedures and participate in courses on bacterial genetics and physiology, microbial development, molecular biology of viruses and bacterial pathogens—as well as mechanisms of pathogenesis against bacteria and viral diseases.
Outcomes
The program is intended for students interested in medicine and will prepare them for careers working with pharmaceutical companies or other medical-related organizations.
Programme Structure
Research topics include:
- bioinformatic approaches to bacterial virulence
- regulation of gene expression
- mechanisms of intracellular survival
- virus entry, replication and assembly
- aspects of virus-host relationships such as mechanisms of pathogenesis and immune responses of the host
- mechanisms of parasite invasion and residence in host cells
- antigenic variation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Microbiology Molecular Sciences Genetics View 126 other PhDs in Molecular Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
A complete application must include these elements:
- Transcripts - As part of the online application, upload a scanned transcript from each post-secondary institution you have attended, present school included.
- Statement of Purpose
- Resume/CV
- Letters of Recommendation - We require three letters of recommendation from people familiar with your academic performance. You may submit one additional letter.
- $75 Application Fee
Tuition Fee
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International
46800 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23400 USD per semester during 72 months. -
National
46800 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23400 USD per semester during 72 months. -
In-State
46800 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23400 USD per semester during 72 months.
Living costs for Atlanta
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