Microbiology (Ph.D.)

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The Ph.D. in Microbiology program provides a comprehensive curriculum in cutting-edge research areas, including host-microbe interactions, environmental microbiology, and biotechnology. Students conduct independent research projects and complete coursework tailored to their interests, preparing them for leadership roles in academia, industry, and government. The program also emphasizes teaching experience and professional development, equipping graduates for successful careers in research and teaching.

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Degree Overview:

• The Ph.D. in Microbiology program offers a dynamic curriculum in a wide range of areas, combined with interdisciplinary research opportunities at the frontiers of microbiology, host-microbe interactions, and environmental microbiology.
• Graduates are equipped for leadership positions in biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, academic and government research laboratories, and successful careers in teaching and research at the college and university level.

Outline:

• Content: Focuses on cutting-edge research areas in microbiology, including host-microbe interactions, parasitology, immunology, environmental microbiology, signal transduction pathways, molecular microbiology, genomics and bioinformatics, microbial ecology, and evolution, and biotechnology.
• Structure: Students conduct an independent research project in conjunction with a Microbiology graduate program faculty advisor.
• Coursework: Determined in conjunction with the graduate committee, it might include:
• BIOL 804: Plant-Microbe Interactions
• MICR 805: Immunology
• MICR 815: Immunology Laboratory
• GEN 804: Genetics of Prokaryotic Microbes
• GEN 813: Microbial Ecology and Evolution
• GEN 817: Molecular Microbiology
• NR 806: Soil Ecology
• ANFS 933: Design, Analysis, and Interpretation of Experiments
• BCHM 825: Cell Phenotyping and Tissue Engineering Laboratory
• BCHM 853: Cell Culture
• BCHM 854: Molecular Biology Research Methods
• BIOL 811: Experimental Design & Analysis
• BIOL 902: Writing and Publishing Science
• BIOL 950: Scientific Communication
• GEN 812: Programming for Bioinformatics
• GRAD 891: National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Preparation
• GRAD 930: Ethics in Research and Scholarship
• LSA 900: College Teaching
• MATH 835: Statistical Methods for Research
• MCBS 901: Introduction to Research in the Life Sciences
• MCBS 913: Applied Bioinformatics
• MCBS 910: Cell Signaling Networks Across the Kingdoms
• MCBS 997: Seminar
• NR 905: Grant Writing
• NR 909: Analysis of Ecological Communities and Complex Data

Assessment:

• Successful completion of all required coursework
• Passing a written qualifying exam
• Developing and presenting an independent research proposal
• Successful defense of the research proposal
• Completion and defense of a dissertation based on research

Teaching:

• Students are required to complete one semester of teaching as a Graduate Teaching Assistant.

Careers:

• Research scientists in biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries
• Lab managers in academic research labs and research institutes, state and federal government agencies
• Academic preparation for future teaching and research roles in a college or university environment