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Molecular Microbiology & Immunology Graduate Programs

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About the Programs

The Department is built around scholarly activities with three important missions: cutting-edge research programs to address relevant biomedical problems in microbiology and immunology, a graduate training program to educate strong, independent research scientists, and a commitment to provide knowledge-based service to the state, national and international communities that will improve global understanding of the microbial world, infectious diseases and host immunity to infection. Graduate (and postgraduate) education programs offer the basic principles of microbiology and immunology as well as research training opportunities in the laboratories of established scientists with diverse research interests.

Degrees Offered

The department of Molecular Microbiology & Immunology (MMI), in partnership with the faculty from the department of Veterinary Pathobiology (VPB), offers a comprehensive graduate program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree. This program provides individualized training that is strongly oriented toward basic research in molecular and cellular biology, immunology and host-parasite interactions. MMI offers:

  • PhD in Microbiology & Immunology (Medicine)
  • Cooperative Degrees: MD and PhD in Microbiology & Immunology (Medicine)
  • Interdisciplinary Area Program: PhD in Genetics Area Program

Admission Contact Information

Jana Clark
mmi@missouri.edu
573-882-3938

Admission Criteria

Fall deadline: January 15
- Minimum TOEFL score: 580/92 (paper/ internet)
- Minimum GRE score: V+Q=1100
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Courses in the following: biology; advanced courses in biochemistry and/or molecular biology are highly desirable; chemistry (quantitative or organic); physics; mathematics

The PhD degree is offered only to students who demonstrate a high level of specialized knowledge and clear evidence of research potential.


Required Application Materials to the Graduate School:

All required Graduate School documents.
- TOEFL score (if international applicant)

Required Application Materials to the PhD Program

- Departmental application
- 3 letters of recommendation from individuals competent to comment on the applicant’s potential for graduate work
- GRE scores
- Personal statement
- Copy of TOEFL scores (if international applicant)