Overview

Molecular Microbiology Program / Molecular Microbiology Program is located in Boston, MA, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Medically-oriented research in graduate education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Molecular microbiology

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Doctoral Degrees	8

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	Comp Exam Required Thesis Required
Doctoral Degrees	Comp Exam Required Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

97

Applied

15

Accepted

7

Enrolled

Applying

90

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	December 1st	December 1st	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Doctoral Degree Requirements	3 letters of reference, resume, personal statement

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Application deadlines for financial awards	December 1
Types of financial support available	Health Care Benefits

Student Body

42

Total Graduate Students

7%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.52%
Black or African American	4.76%
White or Caucasian	57%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	9.52%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	9.52%
Unknown	2.38%

Gender

Male (45%)

Female (54%)

Faculty

23

Total faculty

Full-time - 23

Part-time - 0

Male (13)

Female (10)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Mechanisms of gene regulation, interactions of microorganisms and viruses with host cells, infection response
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 419 Boston Ave
Boston, MA  02111
United States

Contact Dr. Katya Heldwein
Director
Email: katya.heldwein@tufts.edu
Phone: 617-636-6750
Fax: 617-636-0337

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