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University of Pittsburgh
Overview
University of Pittsburgh / Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology is located in Pittsburgh, PA, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Public Health (MPH) | Management, intervention, and community practice | |
| Master of Public Health (MPH) | Pathogenesis, eradication, and laboratory practice | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Infectious diseases and microbiology | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Infectious diseases and microbiology |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 34 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 2 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
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Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test, MCAT, or DAT Thesis Required Comprehensive exam (for MS) |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test, MCAT, DAT Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Preliminary exam, dissertation defense |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
152
Applied
78
Accepted
27
Enrolled
Applying
135
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 15th | March 15th | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test, MCAT, or DAT | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0, 6 credits of behavioral science | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test, MCAT, DAT | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0; research experience; knowledge of biology or microbiology, chemistry, and algebra |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Scholarship and/or loans |
Student Body
74
Total Graduate Students
10%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 1.35% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2.7% |
| White or Caucasian | 60% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 10.81% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 8.11% |
| Unknown | 5.41% |
Gender
Male (37%)
Female (62%)
Faculty
26
Total faculty
Full-time - 21
Part-time - 5
Male (17)
Female (9)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Development of HIV vaccines, complications of antiretroviral therapy, emerging infections, herpes viruses |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
130 DeSoto Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
United States
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
United States
Contact
Robin Tierno
Department Administrator
Email: rtierno@pitt.edu
Phone: 412-624-3105
Fax: 412-624-4953
Department Administrator
Email: rtierno@pitt.edu
Phone: 412-624-3105
Fax: 412-624-4953
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