Overview

Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology / Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology is located in Durham, NC, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Doctoral Degrees	10

Earning Your Degree

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

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test in biology, chemistry, or biochemistry, cell and molecular biology (recommended) Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

96

Applied

17

Accepted

12

Enrolled

Applying

80

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	December 8th	December 8th	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test in biology, chemistry, or biochemistry, cell and molecular biology (recommended)

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Application deadlines for financial awards	December 31
Types of financial support available	Fellowships Research Assistantships Federal Work-Study

Student Body

66

Total Graduate Students

25%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.09%
Black or African American	1.52%
White or Caucasian	56%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.52%
Asian	4.55%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	Not Reported
Unknown	1.52%

Gender

Male (48%)

Female (51%)

Location & Contact

Address Box 3054, Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC  27710
United States

Contact Dr. Raphael Valdivia
Director of Graduate Studies
Email: kimberly.kobes@duke.edu
Phone: 919-684-4008
Fax: 919-684-2790

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