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.)

Required Coursework
Select 9 hours of Microbiology (MICR) 5000- or 6000-level courses (non-zero ending). 19
6 hours of electives: Either Micro or Non-Micro (non-zero ending)6
MICR 5002Professionalism for the Microbiologist2
Seminar should be taken twice 22
Seminar
Recent Advances should be taken 4 times 34
Recent Advances in Microbiology
Dissertation
Thirty-six (36) hours from:36
Dissertation
Other (0 or non-zero ending)6
Hours Subtotal65
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.