PhD in Microbiology and Environmental Toxicology in Santa Cruz United States | University of California, Santa Cruz

University of California, Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz 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 METX degree program is founded on providing rigorous education about how chemicals and pathogens affect human and environmental health. This mission is achieved through thorough academic instruction, intensive training in scientific communication, and original research culminating in a thesis. Our curriculum equips graduates to excel as professionals across diverse sectors, including academic institutions, educational settings, corporate environments, and public service roles.

The METX Ph.D. program cultivates expert-level understanding of core concepts in either microbiology or environmental toxicology. Participants gain hands-on experience designing and overseeing research projects in their chosen specialization. The program fosters cross-disciplinary competencies essential for thriving in these fields, which increasingly demand scientists with versatile, integrated training. Trainees acquire classroom teaching techniques while developing professional ethics for scientific inquiry. Graduates emerge prepared to assume leadership positions that support peers and enhance departmental graduate initiatives. Annual progress reviews with the Graduate Advisor document how students fulfill these program expectations.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

A cumulative or overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale in the last two years of undergraduate education. This should be displayed on your official academic records. Unofficial transcripts are accepted for the application process Upload your unofficial transcripts in the online application Official copies are not currently required for the application only for accepting an offer of admission however we reserve the right to change this requirement at any time. A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited university awarded conferred prior to the quarter in which admission is sought. Applicants with a three-year undergraduate degree must also hold a post graduate diploma Masters-Degree or a higher degree. Internet-based TOEFL minimum acceptable scores. 89 for applicants to the Applied Mathematics Biomolecular Engineering and Bioinformatics Computational Media Computer Science and Engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering Natural Language Processing and Statistical Sciences programs. 83 for applicants to the Human Computer Interaction program 83 for all other programs. Other TOEFL minimum acceptable scores. Computer-based 230. IELTS, a minimum overall score of 7 from the IELTS test is required for admission.

Tuition USD 27,366

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