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Attention Potential Graduate Students...

WE WANT YOU!!!

We will begin reviewing applicants for the PhD program in MIP Fall 2012 in January 2012. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the slots are filled. School of Graduate Studies final application deadline is April 1, 2012. 
 
For details on requirements click on Admissions in section above.

For more information, contact Dr. Joy Sturtevant at jsturt@lsuhsc.edu 

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR MOST RECENT GRADUATES:

Lyndsey Buckner, Ph.D.

Matt Auten, Ph.D.

Joyce Ibana, Ph.D.

Amy Whittington, Ph.D.

WELCOME TO OUR FALL 2011 INCOMING MIP STUDENTS:

Arpita Das

Arturo Luna

Shardulendra Sherchand

Rafiq un-Nabi


Education and research opportunities leading to the degree of  Doctor of Philosophy

Candidates for admission should have demonstrated research interest as well as theoretical and laboratory training in general biology, inorganic and organic chemistry, physics, and mathematics.

Entering students are expected to devote the first year to courses and laboratory training designed to aid them in selecting the area in which they would like to do research. Areas available for research include microbial pathogenesis, virology, immunology, medical mycology, and bacteriology.

The academic year consists of three terms: the fall term begins in mid-August and lasts to the middle of December; the spring term begins in January and lasts to the middle of May. Students normally spend the summer term engaged in research. The first semester for entering students begins early August. For the PhD degree, it is expected that a minimum period of four years be devoted to full-time study, including dissertation research and defense.

For specific requirements for the MIP department please follow the link in the upper left hand corner 'Applicant Requirements'. We are currently accepting applications for Fall 2012 and will begin reviewing applicants in January 2012 until the slots are filled. Early application is advised. Final deadline is April 1, 2012.

You can find the forms and information applying to the department  by following the link in the upper left hand corner for 'How to Apply' on this website. 

For questions regarding admissions to and requirements for the graduate program, contact Dr. Joy Sturtevant.

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