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    Microbiology (PhD)

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    Basic Information

    Degree Information

    Degree Offered: PRE-DOCTOR
    CIP Code: 26.0502
    Campus: Seattle

    Admission Requirements and Contact Information



    Contact Information
    Graduate Advising Office
    Program Website
    +1 206-543-3812
    microgpa@uw.edu

    Requirements and Prerequisites
    The department strongly recommends that undergraduate preparation include courses in biochemistry, physics, general and organic chemistry, microbiology, molecular biology and cell biology.
    GRE Requirements
    GRE Requirement: Not Considered. GRE scores are not required and, if submitted, will not be considered during the admissions decision process.
    Additional Instructions
    GRE NOT REQUIRED

    Non-Native English Speaker Information
    Graduate School requirement: English language proficiency (ELP) is required for graduate study at the University of Washington. Therefore, every applicant whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency as outlined in Graduate School Policy 3.2.

    International Student Information
    Applicants who will need a visa should reference the International Applicant Information page. If admitted to the program, international students requesting an F1 or J1 visa will be required to provide financial ability documentation to the UW Graduate School.

    Program Deadlines


    Autumn 2025 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 08/01/2024
    Deadline Date: 12/01/2025

    Autumn 2025 - International:
    Open Date: 08/01/2024
    Deadline Date: 12/01/2024

    Autumn 2026 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 09/01/2025
    Deadline Date: 12/01/2025

    Autumn 2026 - International:
    Open Date: 09/01/2025
    Deadline Date: 12/01/2025

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