Microbiology, Cell and Molecular Biology, PhD
Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2026-2027. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.
Total Hours: 65 (For all students enrolled in the PhD program. Students with a master's degree can apply through their committee to carry over 5 credits from the master's degree.)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Coursework | ||
| Select 9 hours of Microbiology (MICR) 5000- or 6000-level courses (non-zero ending). 1 | 9 | |
| 6 hours of electives: Either Micro or Non-Micro (non-zero ending) | 6 | |
| MICR 5002 | Professionalism for the Microbiologist | 2 |
| Seminar should be taken twice 2 | 2 | |
| Seminar | ||
| Recent Advances should be taken 4 times 3 | 4 | |
| Recent Advances in Microbiology | ||
| Dissertation | ||
| Thirty-six (36) hours from: | 36 | |
| Dissertation | ||
| Other (0 or non-zero ending) | 6 | |
| Hours Subtotal | 65 | |
- 1
Classes taken at the 4000 level can not be taken again at the graduate level.
- 2
Students enrolling must present a Journal article.
- 3
Students should only enroll in semesters when they will present in Seminar.
Graduate College Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Requirements
Learn more about Graduate College 2026-2027 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.