Frequently Asked Questions
Feel free to contact us with any other questions.
Email: grad-micro-info@uiowa.edu
December 1st.
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We offer full support (stipend, full tuition and health/dental) for all PhD students in our program.
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Our program takes a holistic approach to applications, evaluating each one to assess a student's potential for success.
There are two on-campus interview sessions for U.S. applicants.
We offer virtual interviews for international applicants and you will be contacted if your application is chosen for an interview.
Yes, there is an application fee for both U.S. ($60) and international students ($100).
If you are selected for an interview and complete the on-campus or virtual interview process, your application fee will be reimbursed.
U. S. applicants may be eligible for a Graduate Application Fee Waiver through the Graduate Admissions Office based upon program participation or financial hardship. Please note that waivers may have early deadlines.
Unfortunately, we do not provide an application fee waiver for international students. Our program will reimburse your application fee if your application is selected for an interview and you complete the virtual interview process.
Yes, a Master's degree is not a prerequisite for applying to our program.
No, a specific Bachelor's degree in Microbiology is not required for application. However, applicants with a strong scientific background and research experience are preferred.
Please refer to the website for details: https://grad.admissions.uiowa.edu/english-proficiency-requirements
International applicants who do not meet the requirements for a waiver are required to submit English proficiency scores, please visit the above website for details.
For further assistance contact, please contact Andrew Wade at andrew-wade@uiowa.edu or by phone at 319-335-1534.
If you're an international applicant, we look for strong TOEFL scores of 100 or greater, or an IELTS overall score of 8.0 or higher.
For further assistance contact, please contact Andrew Wade at andrew-wade@uiowa.edu or by phone at 319-335-1534.
Students will rotate through three labs during their 1st year.
A minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00/4.00, or the foreign equivalent as determined by the Graduate College Office of Admissions.
Most students enter in the fall, but rare exceptions may be considered for other times based on specific circumstances.
You are welcome to contact Professor Mary Weber at mary-weber@uiowa.edu with your questions.