Detroit,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Immunology and Microbiology in Detroit United States | Wayne State University
Wayne State University
|
Detroit United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
28,116
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The Immunology & Microbiology Ph.D. program prepares students for research careers in immunology, microbiology, or virology. In the initial year, students enroll in cellular and molecular biology courses within the interdisciplinary biomedical sciences curriculum, alongside specialized immunology, microbiology, and virology classes. Through journal clubs, seminars, and lab rotations, students engage with faculty and peers. A summer oral preliminary exam follows the first year. Students usually choose their dissertation advisor post-exam, commencing their research journey. By the second year's end, a dissertation committee forms, convening biannually to assess research progress and academic coursework. Most candidates defend their dissertations around their fifth year's conclusion. Additionally, the program mandates submitting a first-author paper to a peer-reviewed journal.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applications to the Immunology & Microbiology Ph.D. program are accepted for Fall semester only. Applications must be submitted online by completing the WSU Graduate Application.
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
Completion of a Bachelor of Science degree in biology or a related scientific discipline.
An undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 is required along with strong grades in science courses.
(Optional but recommended) Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores. When requesting official GRE test scores from ETS, the department code 0608 for Immunology should be used.
Three letters of recommendation, preferably from faculty members who know you and your academic work. Ask your letter writers to tell us how they know you, and their opinion about your potential for success in a career related to your area of interest.
A personal Statement of Purpose (one page). Include a description of your long-term goals, research experiences, and why our program seems suited for you.
International applicants, as defined by the WSU Graduate School, must submit TOEFL scores. A minimum TOEFL score of 100 is required. The Department Code for requesting official TOEFL test scores is 07. We also consider international students who score 6.5 or better on IELTS test.
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
Completion of a Bachelor of Science degree in biology or a related scientific discipline.
An undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 is required along with strong grades in science courses.
(Optional but recommended) Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores. When requesting official GRE test scores from ETS, the department code 0608 for Immunology should be used.
Three letters of recommendation, preferably from faculty members who know you and your academic work. Ask your letter writers to tell us how they know you, and their opinion about your potential for success in a career related to your area of interest.
A personal Statement of Purpose (one page). Include a description of your long-term goals, research experiences, and why our program seems suited for you.
International applicants, as defined by the WSU Graduate School, must submit TOEFL scores. A minimum TOEFL score of 100 is required. The Department Code for requesting official TOEFL test scores is 07. We also consider international students who score 6.5 or better on IELTS test.
Tuition
USD
28,116