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University of Louisville

Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Louisville, KY

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Overview

Department of Microbiology and Immunology / Department of Microbiology and Immunology is located in Louisville, KY, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree Concentration Sub-concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Microbiology and immunology
Master of Science (MS) Microbiology and immunology
Master of Science (MS) Biochemistry and Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Biochemistry and Molecular Microbiology and Immunology

Degrees Awarded

Degree Number Awarded
Master's Degrees 2
Doctoral Degrees 3
Other Advanced Degrees 0

Earning Your Degree

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

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirement
Master's Degrees Entrance Exam 3.0 GPA; 1 year of course work in biology and organic chemistry; 1 semester of course work in introductory calculus and biochemistry.
Comp Exam Required
Thesis Alternate accepted
Doctoral Degrees Entrance Exam Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) GRE verbal, quantitative and writing
Comp Exam Required
Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

30
Applied
7
Accepted
6
Enrolled
23%

Applying

75
Application Fee - Domestic
75
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type Domestic International Priority date
Fall deadline December 15th January 15th Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam Details
Master's Degree Exam 3.0 GPA; 1 year of course work in biology and organic chemistry; 1 semester of course work in introductory calculus and biochemistry.
Master's Degree Requirements 3.0 GPA; 1 year of course work in biology and organic chemistry; 1 semester of course work in introductory calculus and biochemistry.
Doctoral Degree Exam Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) GRE verbal, quantitative and writing
Doctoral Degree Requirements 3.0 GPA; 1 year of course work in biology and organic chemistry; 1 semester of course work in introductory calculus and biochemistry.
Additional Entrance Requirements >3.0 GPA, letters of recommendation, previous research experience is desired

International Students

Exam Details
TOEFL: Required TOEFL Paper score: 550
TOEFL IBT score: 79
IELTS: Recommended IELTS Paper score: 6.5

Tuition & Fees

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Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit: FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards July 1
Types of financial support available Fellowships
Research Assistantships
Teaching Assistantships
Health Care Benefits
Scholarship and/or loans
Graduate Assistantships

Student Body

30
Total Graduate Students
26%
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 10%
Black or African American 6.67%
White or Caucasian 43%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.33%
Asian 3.33%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 6.67%
Unknown 0%

Gender

Male (36%)
Female (63%)

Faculty

17
Total faculty
Full-time - 17
Part-time - 0
Male (13)
Female (4)

Research

Focus of faculty research: Major areas of focus include bacterial and viral pathogenesis with particular emphasis on biodefense/emerging infectious diseases, vaccines, tumor immunity, autoimmune disease and basic immune mechanisms.
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:
6,336,088

Location & Contact

Address 505 S Hancock St.
Clinical Translational Research Building, Rm 602A
Louisville, KY  40202
United States
Contact Dr. Nejat Egilmez
Chair
Email: nejat.egilmez@louisville.edu
Phone: -852-5351
Fax: 502-852-7531

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