Overview

Why Pursue a PhD in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology

Upon completion of the Molecular Microbiology and Immunology Degree, students will be proficient in demonstrating knowledge and comprehension of the foundations of the immune systems in various hosts, microbial pathogenesis, host-pathogen interactions, microbial and host genomics, and biology of diseases of the immune system.

Students at The University of Texas at San Antonio will design and execute experiments, apply the scientific method, and apply cutting-edge knowledge and experimental tools in microbiology and immunology to solve current health challenges.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Genes, Microbes and Disease
Principles of Immunology
Principles of Microbiology
Teaching in Life Sciences
Biostatistics
Bioinformatics
Advanced Virology
Drug Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

75 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Helotes, United States

Disciplines

Microbiology Molecular Sciences Immunology View 79 other PhDs in Microbiology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States or have proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution.
Transcripts from all institutions attended; international transcripts must be recorded/translated to English
Credential Evaluation required if you have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions
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Purpose Statement
Resume
3 Letters of Recommendation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

28134 USD / year

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Out-of-State

28134 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

9906 USD / year

≈ 9906 USD / year

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Overview

Why Pursue a PhD in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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