PhD in Microbiology and Immunology in Charlotte United States | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The field of microbiology and immunology encompasses a vibrant and engaging range of scientific disciplines. Students in UNC's Microbiology & Immunology program gain training and pursue research in cutting-edge areas including prokaryotic and eukaryotic molecular biology, cellular biology, molecular genetics, pathogenesis, bacteriology, immunology, and virology, along with interdisciplinary fields like host-pathogen interactions. Opportunities span from fundamental research to practical translational applications.
To fulfill degree requirements, students must complete a minimum of six graduate-level semester courses covering topics relevant to microbiology or immunology. Typically, students take four courses during their initial year in BBSP and the remaining two after joining the program in their second year. Our expansive department promotes academic flexibility, allowing students to select courses aligned with their educational objectives with minimal mandatory classes. However, all students must enroll in MCRO795, a grant writing course, during their second-year fall semester. Among the six required courses, at least two must focus on primary literature discussions rather than lectures, with one being either MCRO710, MCRO711, or MCRO712. Since MCRO710-712 topics vary each offering, students may retake these courses for credit. Alternative literature-based courses require approval from the Director of Graduate Studies to satisfy this requirement.