Program Overview

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Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology (Doctoral)

Overview

The Ph.D. program in Microbiology gives you the opportunity to perform cutting-edge research and prepares you for rewarding careers in areas such as academia, public health, government and regulatory agencies. As a Ph.D. student, you will enjoy flexibility in planning your program of study, which is tailored to your individual research interests and career goals. The Ph.D. degree requires a minimal number of formal graduate courses; the passing of traditional comprehensive written and oral exams; and the completion of a formal research project and dissertation defense. The program does not require the prior completion of a master's degree.

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson

Minimum Credit Units

• 54 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements for Master’s and Doctoral degree seeking:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Program Statistics

Program-level

• Application Accept. Rate: 10.34%
• Avg. Time-to-degree: 6.0867 Years

Department-level

• Enrollment % Male: 33.33%
• Enrollment % Female: 66.67%
• Enrollment % International: 8.33%
• Enrollment % Under Rep. Minorities: 16.66%

All application, admission, and enrollment data are calculated in the fall of each academic year.

Average Time to Degree is a calculation showing the average time it took students in the program to complete their degree from the point of entry. This number is based on data from the previous 5 years.

Underrepresented Minorities (URM) includes domestic students of ethnic groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education: African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders.

Department / Academic Unit

• College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sci

Degree

• Doctor of Philosophy

Department Contact

• Admissions Contact: Micah Parrish
• Graduate Program Coordinator: Micah Parrish
• Director of Graduate Studies: Frank Duca