Yale Microbiology

Location

New Haven, Connecticut, USA
06520

Contacts

Website: https://medicine.yale.edu/micropath/index.aspx
Phone: 203-737-2404
Admissions e-mail: bbs@yale.edu

Program Information

• Microbiology
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
• Average program length: 5.7 years
• Areas of research:
  • Bacteriology
  • Virology
  • Microbe-host interactions
  • Microbial pathogenesis
  • Cell biology and immunobiology of microbial infections
  • Microbial genetics and physiology
  • Parasitology
  • Microbial ecology and evolution.
• The program involves coursework mostly done within the first 2 years of the program, research, a dissertation and oral defense of the dissertation.

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

• Degree: An undergraduate degree in Biology, Biophysics, Biochemistry, Microbiology or Molecular Biology
• Required Courses
  • Biology
  • Organic Chemistry
  • General Physics
  • Calculus

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GPA

• There are no minimum requirements specified by the University, but it is strongly recommended to have at least 3.0 out of 4.

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GRE

• The GRE is required but there are no minimum scores specified by the University, however it is recommended to obtain at least:
  • Verbal: 500
  • Quantitative: 500
  • Writing: 3.0
• In some cases, doing the MCAT may replace the GRE requirement.
• GRE should be completed by early December of the year prior to entering the program in Fall.

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Supporting Documents

• Personal Statement of Purpose (500 – 1000 words) describing work experiences, academic interests and future goals.
• Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can properly assess the applicant’s academic competence and research potential.
  • One of the letters must come from a faculty member of the last institution attended as a full-time student.
  • More than three letters may be sent.
• Official transcript from previously attended universities.
• $ 100.00 Application fee

Other Requirements

• Proof of English proficiency if the applicant’s mother tongue is not English, unless the applicant received a Bachelor’s from a post-secondary institution in English. The applicant will to complete the following tests and need the following minimum scores:
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):
    • Paper-based test: 600
    • Computer-based test: 250
      • TOEFL must be completed within 18 months of the application deadline.
  • Test of Spoken English (TSE): Acceptable scores (none specified).
  • The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) may also be completed instead of the TOEFL and TSE.

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Interview

• Occur in February 2019
• Interview is conducted by the Faculty associated to the Microbiology program.
• All expenses are paid by the University.

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Timeline

• December 1, 2018 Application deadline including tests scores and supporting documents.
• February – March, 2019: Official notice from the University for admissions into the program
• April 15, 2019: Applicant deadline to submit a response on an offer of admission

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Tuition 2018-2019

• Tuition: $ 42,100/year

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Funding

• Full tuition coverage and health insurance
• Financial aid is limited for non-U.S. students.

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