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West Virginia University School of Medicine Microbiology and Immunology P.O. Box 9024 Morgantown, WV 26506-9177 US   Phone: 1-304-293-7116 Fax: 1-304-293-7038   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S.-Microbiology and Immunology Doctoral Ph.D.-Microbiology and Immunology On Campus   The major objective of graduate education in the Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis Graduate Program is research training. To achieve this purpose, students are grounded with a strong foundation in basic concepts of microbiology, microbial pathogenesis, and immunology and allowed flexibility in choosing advanced coursework in their specific areas of interest. A major emphasis of the advanced coursework in the graduate program is extensive laboratory research in a specific area of immunology or microbial pathogenesis. Each student will complete an original, in-depth research investigation and document that investigation in the form of a written dissertation. The overall educational objective of the program is to produce doctoral students capable of designing, performing, and directing independent research in Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis as well as teach at the highest academic levels. The mission of West Virginia University and the Graduate Program in Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis is to provide excellence in education, research, and service to the State of West Virginia. The cornerstone to achieving this mission is a sustained research program that is internationally recognized as contributing to state-of-the-art knowledge in each of the sub disciplines of the program. This research expands knowledge necessary to provide new state-of-the-art treatments for our patients, develops in our students the knowledge base and skills necessary to mature to become independent investigators, and allows our faculty to contribute to the overall service mission of the university.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Applicants to the Graduate Program of Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis must have an earned bachelors or masters’ degree from an accredited institution.  Pre-Requisite Courses Applicants should have a strong background in biological sciences, organic chemistry, physics, and mathematics.  International Student Requirements TOEFL score-International applicants should take an English-language proficiency examination. WVU will accept scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The minimum accepted TOEFL score is 600 for the paper-based exam, 250 for the computer-based exam and 100 for the new, internet-based exam. The minimum IELTS score is 6.5. Applicants are urged to arrange for one of these exams well in advance of the desired enrollment period. Admission is preferentially given to U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents. A few, highly-qualified international students are accepted each year. Approximately 3% of the international applicant pool are accepted each year  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: 1000 GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: No   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 2105  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 2900  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $796  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $14278  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable