PhD
Microbiology and Molecular Biology
Application Deadline
Contact Information
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.
Program Requirements
Requirements for Degree
- Credit hours:
- Required Courses - Complete the following 9 required courses:
- Cell 570 - Responsible Conduct of Research, 1.0
- MMBIO 660 - Microbiology and Immunology, 3.0
- MMBIO 661 - Molecular Genetics in Practice, 2.0
- MMBIO 663 - Articulating Science, 2.0
- MMBIO 665 - Genomics, 3.0
- MMBIO 691R - Graduate Seminar, 2.0
- MMBIO 692R - Research in Progress, 2.0
- MMBIO 695R - Research, 18.0 - 20.0
- MMBIO 799R - Doctoral Dissertation, 18.0
- Elective Courses - Complete 3-6 credit hours as approved by committee
- 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.
Program Outcomes
Advanced Experiment Design and Data Analysis
Independently design and execute microbiology or molecular biology experiments at an advanced graduate level.
Effective Collaboration
Demonstrate effective interdisciplinary collaboration.
Critical Reading and Evaluation
Critically read, understand and evaluate current literature in the discipline.
Techniques and Skills
Mastery of relevant wet bench and/or computational methods.
Effective Research and Communication
Produce, present, and publish original scientific research results clearly and effectively.
Proficiency in grant writing
Organize and prepare effective grant proposals.
Independently design and execute microbiology or molecular biology experiments at an advanced graduate level.
Effective Collaboration
Demonstrate effective interdisciplinary collaboration.
Critical Reading and Evaluation
Critically read, understand and evaluate current literature in the discipline.
Techniques and Skills
Mastery of relevant wet bench and/or computational methods.
Effective Research and Communication
Produce, present, and publish original scientific research results clearly and effectively.
Proficiency in grant writing
Organize and prepare effective grant proposals.
Program Stats
Characteristics of Students from Past Academic Year
Total Students
24.0
International
6.0
Male
16.0
Female
8.0
LDS
22.0
BYU Undergraduate
11.0
Five Year Average of Graduated Students
Average Years to Degree
1.89
Graduated Per Year
18.2
GMAT Quantitative Percentile
67.5
Five Year Average of Admitted Students
Applied Per Year
7.4
Admitted Per Year
4.8
Percent Admitted
64.86
Average GPA
3.41
Courses and Faculty