Graduate Program: Microbiology Doctoral Training Program

Welcome Prospective Students!

Your career path is shaped by your ambitions, your ability to spot and seize opportunities, and your dedication and effort. Graduate programs are designed to provide these opportunities and experiences, aiming to recruit exceptional students and set them on a strong career trajectory. The Microbiology Doctoral Training Program (MDTP) offers a comprehensive experience, focusing on three key components: research, coursework, and teaching.

Graduate Program Highlights

Program Features:

• Over 80 faculty trainer labs with diverse scientific inquiries and methods.
• Rotation labs for short projects before selecting a thesis lab.
• Thesis proposal prepared by the third year for the preliminary exam.
• Research, paper writing, and postdoctoral training typically follow, with graduation usually after 5-6 years.

Coursework:

• Major and minor requirements of 10 credit hours each.
• One-credit hour course on responsible conduct in research during the first year.
• Most coursework completed within the first two years, with 1-3 courses per semester.

Teaching and Learning:

• Interconnected teaching and learning processes.
• Mentorship roles for both faculty advisors and junior students.
• One-semester teaching practicum, usually in the second year, under faculty supervision.
• Variety of teaching formats and levels in Bacteriology and Medical Microbiology & Immunology courses.
• Opportunity to teach in research focus areas or explore new areas while contributing to the teaching mission.