Davis,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Microbiology - Biology of Vector-borne Diseases in Davis United States | University of California Davis
University of California Davis
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Davis United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,366
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Graduate Group in Microbiology provides a Doctor of Philosophy program focused on microbiology. This Ph.D. curriculum integrates scholarly education with hands-on training in contemporary molecular techniques for addressing microbiological challenges. While completion times vary by individual, most students finish within approximately 5 years. The program's objective is for each graduate to produce a dissertation offering novel insights to the field of microbiology. Throughout this journey, the group aims to equip students with the expertise and foundational understanding needed to pursue careers as independent researchers across academic, industrial, healthcare, or governmental sectors.
The Designated Emphasis in the Biology of Vector-borne Diseases concentrates on the scientific examination of pathogens, their associated illnesses, and the arthropod vectors responsible for transmitting these pathogens to plants, animals, and humans. Graduates from this DE program will be exceptionally prepared to develop, execute, and assess strategies for preventing and managing pathogens with significant agricultural, veterinary, and medical impacts.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Admission requires an undergraduate degree (B.S. or B.A.) in a biological science, which should include coursework in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics. Upper division courses in biochemistry, cell biology, microbiology, microbial physiology, genetics or immunology are also encouraged. Applicants for admission to MGG are required to meet the University of California minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 (or equivalent) from the institution where you have earned or will earn your bachelor's degree.
Academic records for every college-level institution you have attended or are currently attending (including community college, transfer coursework, study abroad, summer session, etc.). You may upload your transcripts in the Academic History section of the application *or* after submitting your application using your Application Status Page.
Three letters of recommendation - Instructions are provided with the online application. All letters of recommendation must be submitted electronically by the referee
In the prerequisite section of the application, please list all biology, biochemistry, and microbiology related coursework along with the received grade. Examples of course that should be listed include: biology, genetics, immunology, ecology, microbiology, bacteriology, virology, related laboratory courses, etc).
CV - Your CV/resume should help the committee better understand your specific experiences in microbiology beyond what you shared in your statement of purpose or personal history.
Applicants who have not studied at an institution where English was the sole language of instruction must obtain the minimum overall TOEFL score required for admission to graduate study at UC Davis, 80 on the TOEFL internet-based test (iBT). As an alternative to the TOEFL, students may submit scores from the Academic Modules of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). For IELTS, the minimum overall band score required for admission to graduate study at UC Davis is 7.0 on a 9-point scale. Please note these scores are the minimum necessary for submitting an application, admitted students often have a higher score.
Academic records for every college-level institution you have attended or are currently attending (including community college, transfer coursework, study abroad, summer session, etc.). You may upload your transcripts in the Academic History section of the application *or* after submitting your application using your Application Status Page.
Three letters of recommendation - Instructions are provided with the online application. All letters of recommendation must be submitted electronically by the referee
In the prerequisite section of the application, please list all biology, biochemistry, and microbiology related coursework along with the received grade. Examples of course that should be listed include: biology, genetics, immunology, ecology, microbiology, bacteriology, virology, related laboratory courses, etc).
CV - Your CV/resume should help the committee better understand your specific experiences in microbiology beyond what you shared in your statement of purpose or personal history.
Applicants who have not studied at an institution where English was the sole language of instruction must obtain the minimum overall TOEFL score required for admission to graduate study at UC Davis, 80 on the TOEFL internet-based test (iBT). As an alternative to the TOEFL, students may submit scores from the Academic Modules of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). For IELTS, the minimum overall band score required for admission to graduate study at UC Davis is 7.0 on a 9-point scale. Please note these scores are the minimum necessary for submitting an application, admitted students often have a higher score.
Tuition
USD
27,366