Prospective Graduate Students
Graduate Program Information
PhD Program
Graduate students in the Department of Immunobiology will take courses designed to build strong foundation in the general sciences of molecular biology and genetics, cell biology and biochemistry as well as in the specific disciplines of immunology and bacterial and viral pathogenesis. Courses essential to the basic foundations of a scientist in the field of immunology and infectious disease are required. Other courses may be chosen by the students in consultation with their advisors based on their particular research interests. Students are encouraged in their first year to become acquainted with the various research interests represented in the department.
All Immunobiology students are expected to enroll in the IMB 696A or 696B Student Research Seminar every semester of their graduate education. The IMB 696B course is for students in their first through fourth years of graduate study and requires one 30-minute seminar presentation each year on the student's research. The IMB 696A course is for students in their fourth year and beyond and requires one 60-minute seminar presentation on the student's research. Students need to enroll in at least one semester of IMB 696A for graduation.
Each student will form, in consultation with their chosen mentor, a Dissertation Committee, consisting of five members including the mentor. The Committee is responsible for guiding the student through their plan of study dissertation research to meet the requirements for graduation in a timely manner.
Currently: A minimum of 68 units is needed for completion of the PhD program. The minimum number of units per semester for graduate assistants is six and for others three or nine units. The minimum number depends on your financial aid or visa status. No student will be recommended for the award of an advanced degree unless they have achieved an average grade point of 3.0 or better for (a) all work taken for graduate credit, and (b) all work included specifically in their graduate study program.
For further information and assistance please contact one of the Faculty Graduate Advisors.
Application Process and Financial Support
Applications are only accepted for the Fall semester. However, students may apply at any time. Although the Department of Immunobiology does not have an official application deadline, it is encouraged that students submit complete applications by December 15. Completed applications will be reviewed by the Education and Curriculum Committee in early January.
The application process is very competitive, therefore, the Committee will rank all applicants and the top five (5) students will be invited for interviews in February. Depending on financial availability, only the top 2-3 students will be offered financial support. Financial support will be offered in the form of a graduate research assistantship. If you have any questions regarding the Graduate Research Assistant position, please contact the Graduate Program Coordinator.
Application Information
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