Overview
Research
The Program in Microbiology and Immunology at the the University of Pittsburgh covers the broad disciplines of microbiology and immunology.
Research topics under these disciplines includes autoimmunity, basic immunological mechanisms, bacteriology, cancer immunology, evolution, host-pathogen interactions, immunology of organ transplantation, innate immunity, parasitology, virology, disease pathogenesis, and development of novel antimicrobial therapies.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Principles of Immunology and Microbiology
- Comprehensive Immunology/Microbiology
- Experimental Pathogen Biology
- Biomedical Ethics
- Medical Microbiology
- Statistics
- Scientific Writing
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Microbiology Immunology View 32 other PhDs in Immunology in United StatesAcademic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A baccalaureate degree in a biological or physical science or in mathematics, computer science or engineering.
- A minimum grade point average of 3.2 (on a scale of 4) or its equivalent from an accredited institution. Click here for assistance converting your GPA.
- A minimum of three letters of recommendation. Letters from faculty familiar with the applicant's research accomplishments are of particular value to the evaluation process.
- A personal statement.
Tuition Fee
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48752 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 48752 USD per year during 48 months. -
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48752 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 48752 USD per year during 48 months. -
In-State
30424 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 30424 USD per year during 48 months.
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Scholarships Information
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