285181 - Microbiology and Molecular Biology (PhD)

Application Deadline

Fall: January 15

Contact Information

4007 LSB

(801) 422-4293

mmbio@byu.edu

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Requirements

• Statement of intent explicitly stating field of interest and career goals

• Baccalaureate degree or equivalent in microbiology or biological or biochemical sciences

• Classes in chemistry, physics, mathematics, and statistics are recommended

• Employment History

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Cover Letter

• Copies of Publications

• List of Presentations

• Foreign credential evaluation for international students

• English proficiency is required for most foreign applicants. We will not consider applicants whose English proficiency is below the minimum scores required by the university.

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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Requirements for Degree

• Credit hours:
  

  • PhD after BS: 54 credit-hours (at least 18 didactic credit hours, 18-20 research credit-hours, and 18 dissertation credit hours [course]).

  • PhD after BYU MMBio MS: 36 credit-hours (18-20 research credit hours and 18 dissertation credit hours [course]).

• Required Courses - Complete the following 9 required courses:
  

  • course - Responsible Conduct of Research, 1.0

  • course - Microbiology and Immunology, 3.0

  • course - Molecular Genetics in Practice, 2.0

  • course - Articulating Science, 2.0

  • course - Genomics, 3.0

  • course - Graduate Seminar, 2.0

  • course - Research in Progress, 2.0

  • course - Research, 18.0 - 20.0

  • course - Doctoral Dissertation, 18.0

• Elective Courses - Complete 3-6 credit hours as approved by committee
  

  • course - Research orientation, 1.0

  • course - History and Philosophy of MMBIO, 2.0

  • course - Select Pathogens, 2.0

  • course - Flow Cytometry, 2.0

  • course - Scientific Literacy, 1.0

  • course - Current Topics in MMBio, 1.0-3.0

  • course - Quantitative Genomics, 2.0

• Semiannual progress reviews.

• Presentation of research 1-2 times per year during Research in Progress

• Qualifying Examination: Student will be required to pass the qualifying exam. This includes (1) written outside grant proposal outside the area of expertise, and (2) oral exam on coursework and grant defense.

• Dissertation: standard university dissertation.

• Public seminar and oral defense of dissertation.

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