Overview

The Microbiology curriculum plan at The University of Maine is variable and will take into account each student’s goals for graduate study and the content of his or her previous preparation.

Features

Thesis research is conducted in the laboratory of a member of the Graduate Faculty or that of a cooperating member.

Students ordinarily choose from among a wide number of research projects that are either underway or contemplated by individual faculty members. Faculty members are actively involved in research that is supported at the federal level.

Programme Structure

Research

Innate Immunity

Signal Transduction

Toll-like Receptors

Immunotoxicology

Virology

Bacteriology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Orono, United States

Disciplines

Microbiology View 79 other PhDs in Microbiology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.9

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

For our thesis-based MS and PhD programs, successful applicants typically possess the following credentials:

Importantly, we are looking for students with documented research experience that is relevant to Molecular & Biomedical Sciences.

For GPA, 2.9 (out of 4.0) is the lowest acceptable for funding (TA), though most of our admitted students have much higher GPAs. Of course, we prioritize applicants with higher GPAs.

We look for clear info within the application or essay which of the Molecular & Biomedical Sciences faculty’s research programs interest the applicant (and why).

Previous teaching experiences, such as an undergraduate TA, is certainly a plus though not required. But we do look for evidence of teaching, tutoring, and/or presentation skills in order to determine if a student could be a good TA.

We, of course, look for relevant coursework in the undergraduate transcript.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

31446 USD / year

≈ 31446 USD / year
Out-of-State

31446 USD / year

≈ 31446 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10314 USD / year

≈ 10314 USD / year

Living costs

Orono

United States

1216 - 1888 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Orono

Funding

Scholarships Information

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