Overview

Microbiology and Molecular Biology Department / Microbiology and Molecular Biology Department is located in Provo, UT, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration
Master of Science (MS)	Microbiology and molecular biology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Microbiology and molecular biology

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	7
Doctoral Degrees	4

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?	No
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE - optional Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Statement of intent, CV, copies of publications, list of presentations, BS degree or equivalent in microbiology, biology, or biochemical science.
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE - optional Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Statement of intent, CV, copies of publications, list of presentations, BS degree or equivalent in microbiology, biology, or biochemical science.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

23

Applied

7

Accepted

5

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

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE - optional
Master's Degree Requirements	Statement of intent, CV, copies of publications, list of presentations, BS degree or equivalent in microbiology, biology, or biochemical science.
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE - optional
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Statement of intent, CV, copies of publications, list of presentations, BS degree or equivalent in microbiology, biology, or biochemical science.

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL IBT score: 85
IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 7

Student Body

35

Total Graduate Students

20%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.71%
Black or African American	11.43%
White or Caucasian	60%
American Indian or Alaska Native	Not Reported
Asian	2.86%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	Not Reported
Unknown	Not Reported

Gender

Male (51%)

Female (48%)

Faculty

17

Total faculty

Full-time - 17

Part-time - 0

Male (14)

Female (3)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Molecular mechanisms that govern pancreatic beta-cell mass and function, improving the immune response to cancer and autoimmune diseases, biological versatility in bacteria, bacteriophages and cell metabolism, and molecular pathogenesis and evolution of bacteria.
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 701 E University Parkway
4007 LSB
Provo, UT  84602
United States

Contact Dr. Scott Weber
Department Chair
Email: scott_weber@byu.edu
Phone: 801-422-6259
Fax: 801-422-0004

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