Department of Microbiology and Molecular Biology
Provo, UT
39
Students
Suburban
Setting
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Brigham Young University / Department of Microbiology and Molecular Biology is located in Provo, UT, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 2 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | Yes |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
12
Applied
10
Accepted
7
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 15th | January 15th | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 during previous 2 years | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 580 TOEFL IBT score: 85 |
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$116,960
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
39
Total Graduate Students
79%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
20%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 10.26% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 76% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 10.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2.56% |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | Not Reported |
Gender
Male (48%)
Female (51%)
Faculty
25
Total faculty
Full-time (19)
Part-time (6)
Male (16)
Female (9)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Immunobiology, molecular genetics, molecular virology, cancer biology, pathogenic and environmental microbiology |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 523,825 |
Location & Contact
Address
4007 LSB
Provo, UT 84602
United States
Provo, UT 84602
United States
Contact
Dr. Richard Robison
Chair
Email: richard_robison@byu.edu
Phone: 801-422-2416
Fax: 801-422-0004
Chair
Email: richard_robison@byu.edu
Phone: 801-422-2416
Fax: 801-422-0004