Program Overview
The interdepartmental microbiology doctoral training program (MDTP) prepares students for research and teaching positions in academia, industry, government, and clinical microbiology. The program offers a wide range of research opportunities in areas such as prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems, antibiotics, bioinformatics, and immunology. Graduates have found positions in various settings, including academia, industry, and government.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Program Overview
The Department of Bacteriology in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences and the Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology in the School of Medicine and Public Health administer the interdepartmental microbiology doctoral training program (MDTP). Incoming students have the opportunity to do laboratory rotations with any of the primary faculty, affiliate faculty, and trainers from multiple departments. This group includes more than 90 faculty members in numerous departments and programs involved in microbiology research and graduate training. In addition to this breadth of opportunities in microbiology research training, the program also encompasses graduate courses offered by both departments.
Objectives
- Prepare graduates for research and teaching positions in universities and colleges, for industry or government, and for clinical microbiology.
- Emphasize research and creative and innovative problem-solving using basic knowledge acquired through scientific interactions and collaborations and a thorough understanding of the scientific literature.
Program Description
The Ph.D. program in microbiology prepares students for research and teaching positions in universities and colleges, for industry or government, and for clinical microbiology.
Careers:
The Ph.D. program in microbiology prepares students for research and teaching positions in universities and colleges, for industry or government, and for clinical microbiology. Graduates have found positions in a variety of settings, including:
- Academia
- Industry
- Government
- Non-profit organizations
