New York University Program in Infectious Diseases and Basic Microbiological Mechanisms 550 First Avenue New York, NY 10016 US   Phone: 1-212-263-5648 Fax: 1-212-263-7600   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Doctoral Ph.D; MD/Ph.D. On Campus   This program trains doctoral candidates in the biology of infectious disease processes. There are two sub-programs (Microbiology and Medical and Molecular Parasitology) that offer training in the fields of microbial and molecular genetics, viral and bacterial pathogenesis, host defense mechanisms, AIDS and retrovirology, oncogenesis, growth factors and cytokines, regulation of gene expression; the biochemistry, cell, and molecular biology of malarial parasites, trypanosomes and pneumocystis, and the immunological phenomena associated with malarial and trypanosomal infections. Applicants should have a strong background in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, and genetics.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time:   # of Students Enrolled Part Time:   Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit:   Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:   Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: