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==Location==
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06520
  
 
==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
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'''Website:''' http://info.med.yale.edu/micropath/grad1_program.html<br>
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'''Website:''' https://medicine.yale.edu/micropath/index.aspx<br>
 
'''Phone:''' 203-737-2404<br>
 
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' darlene.smith@yale.edu
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==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
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*Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
 
*Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
 
*Average program length: 5.7 years
 
*Average program length: 5.7 years
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*Program size in Fall 2009: 20 students
 
 
*Areas of research:
 
*Areas of research:
 
**Bacteriology
 
**Bacteriology
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**Microbial ecology and evolution.
 
**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.
 
*The program involves coursework mostly done within the first 2 years of the program, research, a dissertation and oral defense of the dissertation.
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For a full description of the program and requirements, click [http://info.med.yale.edu/micropath/pdf/Student%20Handbook%202006_06.pdf here]
 
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==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
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**General Physics
 
**General Physics
 
**Calculus
 
**Calculus
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For more information, click [http://www.yale.edu/printer/bulletin/htmlfiles/grad/degree-granting-departments-and-programs.html#d1e18535 here] and [http://bbs.yale.edu/apply/requirements.aspx here]
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For more information, click [http://bbs.yale.edu/apply/requirements.aspx here]
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
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*Personal Statement of Purpose (500 – 1000 words) describing work experiences, academic interests and future goals.  
 
*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.
 
*Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can properly assess the applicant’s academic competence and research potential.
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**One of the letters must come from the last institution attended as a full-time student.
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**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.
 
**More than three letters may be sent.
 
*Official transcript from previously attended universities.
 
*Official transcript from previously attended universities.
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*$ 95.00 Application fee
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*$ 100.00 Application fee
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*Summary of Science Grade Form
 
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For more information, click [http://www.yale.edu/graduateschool/admissions/polapp.html here]
 
  
 
====Other Requirements====
 
====Other Requirements====
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**Test of Spoken English (TSE): Acceptable scores (none specified).
 
**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.
 
**The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) may also be completed instead of the TOEFL and TSE.
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For more information, click [http://bbs.yale.edu/apply/requirements.aspx here]
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For more information, click [http://bbs.yale.edu/apply/requirements.aspx here] and [http://bbs.yale.edu/apply/faq.aspx here]
  
  
 
==Interview==
 
==Interview==
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*Occur February 5 and 6.
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*Occur in February 2019
 
*Interview is conducted by the Faculty associated to the Microbiology program.
 
*Interview is conducted by the Faculty associated to the Microbiology program.
 
*All expenses are paid by the University.
 
*All expenses are paid by the University.
 
For more information, click [http://info.med.yale.edu/micropath/grad3_admission.html here] and [http://bbs.yale.edu/apply/applicationstatus.aspx here]
 
For more information, click [http://info.med.yale.edu/micropath/grad3_admission.html here] and [http://bbs.yale.edu/apply/applicationstatus.aspx here]
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==Timeline==
 
==Timeline==
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*December 4: Application deadline including tests scores and supporting documents.
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*December 1, 2018 Application deadline including tests scores and supporting documents.
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*February – March: Official notice from the University for admissions into the program
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*February – March, 2019: Official notice from the University for admissions into the program
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*February 5 – February 6: Interview session
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*April 15, 2019: Applicant deadline to submit a response on an offer of admission
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*April 15: Applicant deadline to submit a response on an offer of admission
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For more information, click [http://bbs.yale.edu/apply/applicationstatus.aspx here]
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*Mid-August 2010: Application for the Fall of 2011 becomes available
 
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For more information, click [http://www.yale.edu/graduateschool/admissions/dates.html here] and [http://bbs.yale.edu/apply/applicationstatus.aspx here]
 
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==Tuition 2008-2009==
 
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*Tuition: $ 31,500/year
 
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For more information on tuition, click [http://www.yale.edu/graduateschool/home/forms/viewbook_small.pdf here (page 44)]<br>
 
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For information on financial assistance, click [http://www.yale.edu/graduateschool/admissions/financial.html here]
 
  
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==Tuition 2018-2019==
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*Tuition: $ 42,100/year
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For more information on tuition, click [http://medicine.yale.edu/micropath/education/88_137006_Student%20Handbook%202012-2013.pdf here (page 22)]<br>
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For information on financial assistance, click [http://bbs.yale.edu/apply/support.aspx here]
  
 
==Funding==
 
==Funding==
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*Minimum: $ 29,600
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*Full tuition coverage and health insurance
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*May be $ 33,600 if students win the NIH National Research Service Awards (NRSA) or NSF fellowships.
 
 
*Financial aid is limited for non-U.S. students.
 
*Financial aid is limited for non-U.S. students.
 
For more information, click [http://bbs.yale.edu/apply/support.aspx here]
 
For more information, click [http://bbs.yale.edu/apply/support.aspx here]

Latest revision as of 17:20, 22 October 2018

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

For more information, click here

GPA

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

For more information, click here

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.

For more information, click here and here

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.

For more information, click here and here


Interview

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

For more information, click here and here

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

For more information, click here

Tuition 2018-2019

  • Tuition: $ 42,100/year

For more information on tuition, click here (page 22)
For information on financial assistance, click here

Funding

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

For more information, click here

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