Overview

Key Facts

The Department of Microbiology at the University of Tennessee Knoxville trains the next generation of microbiologists in our PhD or MSc degree program in cutting-edge technologies such as genomics, lipidomics, mathematical modeling, and bioinformatics. It also offers training in classical, powerful approaches such as biochemistry, enzymology, genetics, and molecular biology.

Programme Structure

Curses include:

Microbial Physiology

Microbial Genetics

Food Microbiology

Medical Microbiology Laboratory

Advanced Immunology

Virology

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Microbial Pathogenesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

More details

The University of Tennessee has “rolling” admissions, so applications received after December 1 are still reviewed.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Knoxville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Students are expected to have completed an undergraduate program with a 3.00 or better GPA on a 4.00 system.
Included in the undergraduate course credits should be
- a full year of general biological science; one year of calculus;
- two years of chemistry, including one year of organic;
- one year of physics; and
- an introductory course in microbiology.
- In many cases, deficiencies in requirements may be removed by taking appropriate courses during the first year of graduate study.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32462 USD / year

≈ 32462 USD / year
Out-of-State

32462 USD / year

≈ 32462 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

13932 USD / year

≈ 13932 USD / year

Living costs

Knoxville

United States

885 - 1454 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

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Credits

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Academic requirements

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Knoxville

Financing

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