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==Program Information==
 
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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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*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/proapp.html here "Application"]
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====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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==Interview==
 
==Interview==
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*Occur February 5 and 6.  
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*Occur February 8 and 9th, 2013.
 
*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.
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==Timeline==
 
==Timeline==
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*December 4: Application deadline including tests scores and supporting documents.
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*August 15, 2012: Applications become available online
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*February – March: Official notice from the University for admissions into the program
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*Novemble 30, 2012: Application deadline including tests scores and supporting documents.
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*February 5 – February 6: Interview session
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*February 8 – February 9, 2013: Interview session
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*April 15: Applicant deadline to submit a response on an offer of admission
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*February – March, 2013: Official notice from the University for admissions into the program
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*Mid-August 2010: Application for the Fall of 2011 becomes available
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*April 15, 2013: Applicant deadline to submit a response on an offer of admission
 
For more information, click [http://www.yale.edu/graduateschool/admissions/dates.html here] and [http://bbs.yale.edu/apply/applicationstatus.aspx here]
 
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 2012-2013==
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*Tuition: $ 31,500/year
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*Tuition: $ 35,500/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 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://www.yale.edu/graduateschool/admissions/financial.html here]
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==Funding==
 
==Funding==
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*Minimum: $ 29,600
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*Minimum: $ 31,700 + full tuition coverage and health insurance
 
*May be $ 33,600 if students win the NIH National Research Service Awards (NRSA) or NSF fellowships.
 
*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.

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Contacts

Website: http://info.med.yale.edu/micropath/grad1_program.html
Phone: 203-737-2404
Admissions e-mail: bbs@yale.edu

Program Information

  • Microbiology
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  • Average program length: 5.7 years
  • Program size in Fall 2009: 20 students
  • 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.

For a full description of the program and requirements, click here


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 and 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

For more information, click here "Application"

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 February 8 and 9th, 2013.
  • 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

  • August 15, 2012: Applications become available online
  • Novemble 30, 2012: Application deadline including tests scores and supporting documents.
  • February 8 – February 9, 2013: Interview session
  • February – March, 2013: Official notice from the University for admissions into the program
  • April 15, 2013: Applicant deadline to submit a response on an offer of admission

For more information, click here and here


Tuition 2012-2013

  • Tuition: $ 35,500/year

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


Funding

  • Minimum: $ 31,700 + full tuition coverage and health insurance
  • 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.

For more information, click here

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