Microbiology

Programs under this Major:: Master of Science Program (MS); Doctor of Philosophy Program (PhD)

Major Description

The Microbiology Graduate Program (MGP) provides graduate education in the basic science disciplines, including microbiology, immunology, and food safety, embracing an integrative approach to science.� Students will develop a broad academic foundation with a concentration in at least one science discipline.� The general focus will be on microbiology and microbial pathogens of domestic animals, humans and plants with emphasis on infectious disease and host responses.� Graduates will find employment in academic, government, and private institutions.

The Micro Graduate Program is administered by the Department of Veterinary Science and Microbiology (VSM) and VSM faculty members constitute the core Micro faculty. Faculty members in other UA� departments who have academic credentials and interests appropriate to the Micro Graduate Program may also participate as Micro faculty. Micro students are chosen from the applicant pool. Admission to the Micro Graduate Program is linked to a commitment by a Micro faculty member to mentor the student and assure adequate support for the student to successfully complete her/his degree. Therefore Micro students have the advantage of a designated graduate advisor from the outset. �Limited numbers of Graduate Assistantships are available through the VSM Department to supplement support for Micro students.

The Micro Graduate Program offers both MS and PhD degrees. The Micro program takes an integrated perspective on natural science disciplines, as reflected in the diversity of faculty research emphases.� The Micro program provides maximum flexibility in planning programs of study for MS and PhD candidates, and no uniform core of coursework is required. The student’s Plan of Study is developed and approved �by the student’s Graduate Advisory Committee (GAC) in accordance with the student’s research interests and career goals. Students become accomplished in verbal and written communication through participation in departmental courses and seminars, and through presentations at local, national, and international meetings. Students are encouraged to gain teaching experience by acting as teaching assistants or involvement in other teaching activities.

The Micro Graduate Program offers three options for the MS degree. The traditional MS option requires a minimal number of formal graduate courses, complemented by completion of a major research project and preparation of a formal thesis. The Applied MS degree option is a non-thesis degree program which requires increased formal course credits, with no major thesis research project but rather a substantial scholarly paper based on a limited research project and extensive literature review. Students wishing to pursue a PhD degree later should not complete this MS degree option. The Micro Graduate Program also offers the Accelerated MS degree option. Exceptional UA undergraduate students may apply for admission to this program during their third year at UA. They must meet certain academic standards as well as have adequate experience in the research laboratory of a Micro faculty member who chooses to sponsor them. The Accelerated MS degree option requires completion of a formal thesis project. The major advantage of the Accelerated MS option is that the student can receive dual credit toward both their BS and MS degrees, for selected courses completed during the student’s fourth year of undergraduate studies. Such students can reasonably expect to complete their MS degree in just one year after receiving their BS degree.

A complete description of the Policies and Procedures governing the Micro Graduate Program is available on the website of the Department of Veterinary Science and Microbiology (http://microvet.arizona.edu/).

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Department: Veterinary Science and Microbiology

Phone:: (520) 621-2355
Fax:: (520) 626-5602

Mailing Address:: Veterinary Science/Microbiology Building, Room 201
1117 E Lowell Street, PO Box 210090, Tucson, AZ 85721
Website:: http://microvet.arizona.edu/

Majors:: Microbiology, Pathobiology

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Department Faculty

Professor

Shane C Burgess
Donald Lightner
Charles Sterling

Associate Professor

Fiona M McCarthy
Michael W. Riggs

Assistant Professor

VISWANATHAN, VIRINCHIPURAM
RAVISHANKAR, SADHANA
VEDANTAM, GAYATRI

Research Scientist

Carlos Reggiardo
Robert D Glock
Sharon M Dial

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Master of Science Program (MS)

Application Information NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Contact Information Application Questions Kate Johansen (520) 621-4507 millerk@email.arizona.edu Advising Questions Kate Johansen (520) 621-4507 millerk@email.arizona.edu	Financial Aid Limited numbers of Graduate Assistantships (GTA) and Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA) are available through the Department of Veterinary Science and Microbiology. The GTA positions are provided on a semester-by-semester basis and generally require the recipient to assist in teaching laboratory courses in the core curriculum of the undergraduate Microbiology major. The GRA positions are generally supported by research grants acquired by the major professor and are provided during semesters when the student does not have formal teaching assistant duties. Since faculty support is required, applicants are accepted only upon commitment of a Micro faculty member to provide supplemental financial to assure successful completion of the graduate degree. Micro students may also apply for a wide range of graduate student scholarships and fellowships offered by the University of Arizona.
Application Requirements Minimum GPA 3.00 Minimum TOEFL (Internet-based) Score 79 Minimum TOEFL (Paper-based) Score 550 Minimum IELTS (overall band score) 7	Standardized Test Requirements Required Standardized Test(s) GRE Minimum GRE Verbal Score 151 Minimum GRE Quantitative Score 151 Minimum GRE Writing Score 4.0
Other Application Requirements General requirements include: 3 letters of recommendation, curriculum vitae, statement of purpose, GRE score, and unofficial transcripts of all colleges and universities attended are to be submitted electronically through the online application. (GRE scores aren't required if applying to the Accelerated MS program.) Once an applicant has been recommended by the program committee, the applicant will be notified by telephone or email. At that time official transcripts will need to be sent to the following address: Microbiology Graduate Program Director, Department of Veterinary Science and Microbiology, University of Arizona, P.O. Box 210090, Room 201 Veterinary Science and Microbiology Building, 1117 E. Lowell St, Tucson, AZ 85721.
Application Deadline(s) Domestic Applicants Fall February 1 Spring No admissions Summer I No admissions Summer II No admissions International Applicants Fall February 1 Spring No admissions Summer I No admissions Summer II No admissions	Program Codes GRE Institution Code (University of Arizona) 4832

Program Requirements Minimum Credit Hours 30 Satisfactory Academic Progress Website http://microvet.arizona.edu/content/information-and-policies-current-mgp-students Core Courses The Micro Graduate Program offers three options for the MS degree. The traditional MS option requires a minimal number of formal graduate courses, complemented by completion of a major research project and preparation of a formal thesis. The Applied MS degree option is a non-thesis degree program which requires increased formal course credits, with no major thesis research project but rather a substantial scholarly paper based on a limited research project and extensive literature review. Students wishing to pursue a PhD degree later should not complete this MS degree option. The Micro Graduate Program also offers the Accelerated MS degree option. Exceptional undergraduate students may apply for admission to this program during their third year at UA. They must meet certain academic standards as well as have adequate experience in the research laboratory of a Micro faculty member who chooses to sponsor them. The Accelerated MS degree option requires completion of a formal thesis project. The major advantage of the Accelerated MS option is that the student can receive dual credit toward both their BS and MS degrees, for selected courses completed during the student's fourth year of undergraduate studies. Such students can reasonably expect to complete their MS degree in just one year after receiving their BS degree. Specific course requirements for the MS degree options vary. Please go to the Policies and Procedures governing the Micro Graduate Program on the website of the Department of Veterinary Science and Microbiology (http://microvet.arizona.edu/)for these details. The Micro program provides maximum flexibility in planning programs of study for MS and PhD candidates, and no uniform core of coursework is required. The student's Plan of Study is developed and approved by the student's Graduate Advisory Committee (GAC) in accordance with the student's research interests and career goals. Language Requirement(s) English proficiency is one of the conditions for admission for all applicants whose native language is not English. Applicants must submit a minimum TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 550 paper based (PB), 79 internet based (iBT), or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) composite score of 7 (no subject area below a 6). Individual departments may require a higher score and may have minimum score requirements by test module that must be met to qualify for admission. Applicants may request, the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to send an official TOEFL score report directly to The University of Arizona. Contact TOEFL Services to request the mailing of your score report. The University of Arizona institution code is 4832. Other Requirements for Successful Completion of the Program Students entering the program with a strong foundation of coursework in microbiology, pathology, epidemiology, parasitology, and/or other health science disciplines will have greater flexibility in preparing a plan of study within the program. An acceptable thesis is required for students who complete the traditional MS and Accelerated MS degree options. The candidate should generate sufficient data from the thesis research to write at least one full-length manuscript (not a note, brief communication, or review suitable for publication in a refereed journal in the field of specialization. This manuscript must be submitted for consideration prior to the final examination, unless this is waived by agreement of the student's mentor and Graduate Advisory Committee.

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Doctor of Philosophy Program (PhD)

Application Information NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Contact Information Application Questions Kate Johansen (520) 621-4507 millerk@email.arizona.edu Advising Questions Kate Johansen (520) 621-4507 millerk@email.arizona.edu	Financial Aid Limited numbers of Graduate Assistantships (GTA) and Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA) are available through the Department of Veterinary Science and Microbiology. The GTA positions are provided on a semester-by-semester basis and generally require the recipient to assist in teaching laboratory courses in the core curriculum of the undergraduate Microbiology major. The GRA positions are generally supported by research grants acquired by the major professor and are provided during semesters when the student does not have formal teaching assistant duties. Since faculty support is required, applicants are accepted only upon commitment of a MicroPath faculty member to provide supplemental financial to assure successful completion of the graduate degree. MicroPath students may also apply for a wide range of graduate student scholarships and fellowships offered by the University of Arizona.
Application Requirements Minimum GPA 3.00 Minimum TOEFL (Internet-based) Score 79 Minimum TOEFL (Paper-based) Score 550 Minimum IELTS (overall band score) 7	Standardized Test Requirements Required Standardized Test(s) GRE Minimum GRE Verbal Score 151 Minimum GRE Quantitative Score 151 Minimum GRE Writing Score 4.0
Other Application Requirements General requirements include: 3 letters of recommendation, curriculum vitae, statement of purpose, GRE score, and unofficial transcripts of all colleges and universities attended are to be submitted electronically through the online application. Once an applicant has been recommended by the program committee, the applicant will be notified by telephone or email. At that time official transcripts will need to be sent to the following address: Microbiology Graduate Program Director, Department of Veterinary Science and Microbiology, University of Arizona, P.O. Box 210090, Room 201 Veterinary Science and Microbiology Building, 1117 E. Lowell St, Tucson, AZ 85721.
Application Deadline(s) Domestic Applicants Fall February 1 Spring No admissions Summer I No admissions Summer II No admissions International Applicants Fall February 1 Spring No admissions Summer I No admissions Summer II No admissions	Program Codes GRE Institution Code (University of Arizona) 4832 NRC Fields(s) Microbiology

Program Requirements Minimum Credit Hours 63 Satisfactory Academic Progress Website http://microvet.arizona.edu/content/information-and-policies-current-mgp-students Core Courses The Micro program provides maximum flexibility in planning programs of study for MS and PhD candidates, and no uniform core of coursework is required. The student's Plan of Study is developed and approved by the student's Graduate Advisory Committee in accordance with the student's research interests and career goals. The PhD degree is conferred upon individuals who have demonstrated proficiency in research, experimental design, and scientific achievement in a Micro discipline. The degree is not granted merely as a certificate of faithful performance of a prescribed program of studies and research. Language Requirement(s) English proficiency is one of the conditions for admission for all applicants whose native language is not English. Applicants must submit a minimum TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 550 paper based (PB), 79 internet based (iBT), or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) composite score of 7 (no subject area below a 6). Applicants may request, the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to send an official TOEFL score report directly to The University of Arizona. Contact TOEFL Services to request the mailing of your score report. The University of Arizona institution code is 4832. Other Requirements for Successful Completion of the Program Students entering the program with a strong foundation of coursework in microbiology, pathology, epidemiology, parasitology, and/or other health science disciplines will have greater flexibility in preparing a plan of study within the program. An acceptable thesis and a final oral examination are also required. The candidate should generate sufficient data from the thesis research to write at least two full-length manuscript (not a note, brief communication, or review suitable for publication in a refereed journal in the field of specialization. This manuscript must be submitted for consideration prior to the final examination, unless this is waived by agreement of the student's mentor and Graduate Advisory Committee. Minor Requirements A Minor in MGP will consist of nine hours of graded coursework with one member of the graduate student's committee being part of the MGP.

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Department: Veterinary Science and Microbiology

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Master of Science Program (MS)

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