Program in Biomedical Science and Engineering: Microbiology and Environmental Toxicology track
(Ph.D.)
The Program in Biomedical Science and Engineering: Microbial Biology and Pathogenesis (PBSE-METX) track offers a Doctoral degree.
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Important: Transcripts and Letters of Recommendation are required of all applicants.
Read the Application Instructions​ page for full details.
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See the test score requirements for this program.
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Below are specific requirements also needed for this program:
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Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
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In lieu of a Statement of Purpose, the following submissions are required:
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A Research Interest Statement (limit to one page)
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​What has made you interested in attending graduate school in your chosen area, and specifically in the UCSC Microbiology and Environmental Toxicology Department?
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What are your academic and career goals?
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A Statement of Previous Research (limit to two pages)
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Please describe your previous research experience: Include what project(s) you worked on, the overall goals and your specific role. What did you enjoy, and what was challenging?
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It is more important that you address the points above for one project in depth, rather than to provide a comprehensive list of all of your research experiences, which can be listed on your CV/résumé.
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A Personal History Statement (limit to one page)
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Describe how your educational and life experiences and/or challenges have influenced your career goals and equipped you for graduate school success.
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See the application deadline
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