PhD of Microbiology
- Iowa City, United States
- 5 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
MIT-wide doctorate giving broad exposure to microbial science with in-depth thesis research.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Conduct independent doctoral-level inquiry in Microbiology. Evaluate evidence and academic literature. Communicate original research findings.
Career outcomes
- Academia
- Industry
- Government
Curriculum
- Required and elective courses graded B- or better
- Three first-year lab rotations
- A semester as teaching assistant
- Research ethics training
- A qualifying exam (written proposal and oral defence) and thesis research.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's or master's degree (by programme) from an accredited institution or equivalent with a minimum 3.00 GPA or foreign equivalent
- Department materials such as statement of purpose
- CV and recommendation letters
- GRE or GMAT only where the programme page lists it
- Financial statement once recommended for admission.
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 7.0 (no subscore below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT 81 (tests before Jan 2026
- Duolingo 4.5 on the new scale for tests after Jan 2026)
- PTE Academic Duolingo 120
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
How to apply
- Find the programme and check its requirements
- Costs and deadlines. Apply to one programme only unless it is a combined degree. Apply online through the Graduate College (some programmes use SOPHAS or PTCAS). International application fee 100 USD. Provide transcripts
- Recommendation letters
- Statement of purpose and English test scores (TOEFL
- IELTS
- Duolingo or PTE where required). After you are recommended for admission
- Submit the financial statement for international applicants.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $33,745 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Iowa City |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Carver College of Medicine |
| Department | Department of Microbiology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria; availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Scholarships
Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria; availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.
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The program takes 5 years.
The next deadline is 1 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $33,745 USD per year. The application fee is $100 USD. The estimated living cost is $22,308 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.0 (no subscore below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 81 (tests before Jan 2026, Duolingo 4.5 on the new scale for tests after Jan 2026), PTE Academic Duolingo 120. An interview is required.
Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria; availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.