Microbiology, Cell and Molecular Biology, PhD

Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2024-2025. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.

Total Hours: 60 (Beyond the Master's Degree)

Required Coursework
Select 11 hours of Microbiology (MICR) 5000- or 6000-level courses (non-zero ending).11
Select 6 hours of any 5000- or 6000-level courses (non-zero ending)6
MICR 5160Seminar1
Two hours from:2
Recent Advances in Microbiology
Dissertation
Forty hours from:40
Dissertation (Maximum hours allowed toward degree is 45 hours)
Hours Subtotal60

Total Hours: 90 (Beyond the Bachelor's Degree)

Required Coursework
Select 14 hours of Microbiology (MICR) 5000- or 6000-level courses (non-zero ending).14
Select 25 hours of any 5000- or 6000-level courses (non-zero ending)25
Two hours from:2
Seminar
Four hours from:4
Recent Advances in Microbiology
Dissertation
Forty-five hours from:45
Dissertation (Maximum hours allowed toward degree is 45 hours)
Hours Subtotal90

Graduate College Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Requirements

Learn more about Graduate College 2024-2025 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.