For the Ph.D. degree, it will be expected that a period of at least four years will be devoted to full time study, including dissertation research and defense. Important requirements to be fulfilled before initiation of dissertation research include medical microbiology, biochemistry courses and a selection of microbiological specialty courses, depending on the candidate's aims. The faculty has major areas of competence in bacteriology, virology, immunology and parasitology. Application is made through the School of Graduate Studies and referred to the Department as indicated. All applicants are required to submit Graduate Record Examination scores.
Subject tests are optional.
Medical College Admission Test scores may be acceptable for students or recent graduates from Medical School. All candidates will be evaluated by the Departmental faculty before final action is taken by the School of Graduate Studies. The Program for obtaining the Ph.D. can be tailored to the requirement of each individual student. Course Descriptions 221 Medical Microbiology . Five or six hours of lecture and six or ten hours of laboratory.