New York University School of Medicine offers a microbiology Ph.D. program through the Sackler Institute, its biomedical department. Located in Manhattan's East Village, the program offers Ph.D. candidates the opportunity to work in a variety of research settings and specialize in the microbiological fields of viral and bacterial pathogenesis, molecular genetics and host defense mechanisms. Students take two core classes, Foundations in Cell and Molecular Biology and Medical Microbiology, and electives such as virology. At end of the second year, students take a qualifying exam, which includes writing an research proposal in NIH (National Institutes of Health) style. Along with the qualifying exam, students must take a comprehensive exam and a dissertation.
The Sackler Institute of Graduate Biomedical Sciences
NYU School of Medicine
550 First Ave.
New York, NY 10016
212-263-5648
sackler.med.nyu.edu
The Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology offers a doctorate program at Colorado State University, in Fort Collins. The first two years focus on coursework and rotations through a variety of labs and specializations, including molecular genetics, bacteriology, virology and pathobiology. CSU has several labs that focus on new fields of research, such as biosecurity and emerging infectious diseases. Once candidates choose an area of research, they can conduct independent research for a dissertation. Other degree requirements include graduate teaching or research assistantship, student seminars and a comprehensive exam.
Colorado State University
Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology
1619 Campus Delivery
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1619
970-491-6144
cvmbs.colostate.edu
Emory University in Atlanta offers a Microbiology and Molecular Genetics doctorate program its Graduate Division of Biological and Biomedical Sciences. Candidates can collaborate at the Center for Disease Control (CDC) on research related to microscopic pathogens, including viruses, bacterial infections and infectious medicine. Research training focuses on bacterial genetics, molecular biology of pathogens, gene regulation, vaccine development and antibiotic resistances. The program requires comprehensive exams, independent research and a dissertation, a second-year qualifying exam that involves writing a five-page research proposal and an oral defense and quarterly presentations at a Student Research Symposium.
Graduate Division of Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Emory University
1462 Clifton Rd., Suite 314
Atlanta, GA 30322
404-727-2545
biomed.emory.edu