What: Degree Options:
Ph.D. Degree
On average, the Molecular Pathogenesis and Therapeutics Graduate Program (MPT) will require four to five years of full-time effort, although this may vary depending on the ability and previous experience of the individual student. A Master's Degree is not a prerequisite for the Ph.D. degree.
Dual Degree
A program leading to the combined Ph.D./M.D. degrees can be designed for students who are admitted to the Medical School and to the Molecular Pathogenesis and Therapeutics Graduate Program. It is anticipated that these students will fulfill their first two years of Medical School PBL academic requirements before entering the MPT Graduate Program for the research-oriented Ph.D. degree. All coursework, TA responsibilities, rotations, comprehensive examination and research requirements are the same as for any other graduate student. Dual degree students will be encouraged to complete research rotations during the summer semesters of their two years of medical curriculum so that a dissertation research project can be initiated immediately upon entering the Ph.D. program. Typically, clinical responsibilities for the M.D. will be completed after fulfillment of the requirements for the Ph.D.
The Master of Science (M.S.) Degree
Under unusual circumstances, the Program may also offer the M.S. degree.
Who: To be considered for admission, applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or institution as well as a good academic record.
Courses in the following: biology; advanced courses in biochemistry and/or molecular biology are highly desirable; chemistry (quantitative or organic); physics; mathematics. Minimum GPA: 3.0
When: Application deadline: January 15, 2015 for fall admission.
Where: University of Missouri
How: You may both print the completed forms off and mail back to:
Jana Clark, Coordinator
Department of Molecular Microbiology & Immunology
M616 Medical Sciences Building
Columbia, MO 65212
Or e-mail the saved PDF to mmi@missouri.edu
Please check http://medicine.missouri.edu/mmi/graduate-application.html for more information.
