Doctoral Program in Microbiology, Ph.D.

Applicants for admission to the program in microbiology must meet the minimum admission requirements of the graduate program. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited institution in a discipline relevant to microbiology or biology. Applicants should complete and submit a graduate application with $25.00 non-refundable fee, along with following documents before March 15:

1. All official transcripts
2. GRE revised General and Subject Test scores
3. Three letters of recommendation
4. Current curriculum vita
5. A personal statement and research philosophy (Statement of Purpose)

An appropriate minimum TOEFL score is required for all international students. The TSE spoken English test may also be required. The microbiology graduate admissions committee makes admissions recommendations on all applications based upon a structured set of criteria for assessment of potential for successful program completion. In addition to the prescribed minimum criteria for admission (GRE/TOEFL scores, curriculum requirements, grade point average), the graduate admissions committee holistically assesses each applicant based on criteria such as previous research experience, applicant’s personal statements, letters of recommendation, and other indicators of potential for successful program completion. Based on recommendations from the graduate admissions committee, program administrators (program director and department chair) render final departmental approval and submit admission decisions to the dean of The Harold Loyd Murphy Graduate School.