Overview

Objectives

The goals of this Microbiology graduate program at the University of Delaware are to:

Recruit and retain a diverse pool of high-quality graduate students in Microbiology
Recruit and retain diverse, high-quality Microbiology faculty invested in cutting- edge student training
Rigorously deliver foundational concepts in genome-enabled Microbiology via a core curriculum
Provide rigorous electives to support broad exploration beyond the core curriculum
Foster professional skills in trainees, enabling them to succeed in multiple career paths
Facilitate cross-departmental and cross-college research collaborations
Identify and develop new tracks/concentrations as suggested by student/stakeholder interest

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Topics in Biology
Microbial Physiology and Diversity
Current Topics in Microbiology
Microbial Molecular Genetics
Geomicrobiology
Methods in Molecular Biology
Marine Molecular Sciences
Soil Microbiology
Animal Virology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Microbiology View 79 other PhDs in Microbiology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should have a BA or BS in Microbiology or a related field. Other applicants will be considered if they have strong academic backgrounds in other scientific areas.
A personal statement.
Official, up-to-date transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate programs. A minimum of 3.0/4.0 is required in the major.
Three letters of recommendation from individuals with knowledge of the applicant’s research experience, academic preparation and potential ability as a graduate student.
Interview with one or more faculty members of the Microbiology program including but not limited to the potential major advisor.

Tuition Fee

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International

8979 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1069 USD per credit during 60 months.
National

8979 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1069 USD per credit during 60 months.
In-State

8979 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1069 USD per credit during 60 months.

Living costs for Newark

990 - 1700 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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