University of Rochester School of Medicine
Department of Microbiology & Immunology 
Graduate Studies in Immunology, Microbiology & Virology (IMV)

Contact The Department

Brenda Knorr
University of Rochester
601 Elmwood Ave. Box 672 Rochester NY, 14642

585.275.3402

Email:
bknr@mail.rochester.edu
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About The Program
The Cluster is “home” to first year students; at the end of the first year students choose a Ph.D. Program (usually Microbiology and Immunology) and a permanent advisor.
Quick Facts
85 Students
50 Faculty Members Participate in the Program
20% of Students from Underrepresented Minorities
43% of Students are supported by NIH Fellowships
100% Receive Stipend Support
Admissions Procedures
Admission to the program is on a competitive basis with 10-15 new students matriculating each year. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a mandatory requirement.
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a mandatory requirement of applicants whose primary language is not English; the Test of Spoken English (TSE) is highly recommended.
Decisions are made by an Admissions Committee after review of applications and personal or phone interview.
For more detailed Admissions information, Please Go to the School of Medicine & Dentistry's GEBS Admissions Page.
Advisors and Ph.D. Programs
In the first year of study, students complete 3 or 4 research rotations before choosing a permanent advisor. Click here for a complete list of faculty participating in this cluster.
Students matriculate into the Ph.D. Program in Microbiology & Immunology or may choose another program at the end of the first year of study.
Financial Support
  • Full Tuition Scholarship
  • Paid Health Insurance
  • Annual Stipend
    ($24,000 in 2007 - 2008 academic year)
Important Dates
Completed applications must be received by January 1 for consideration for Fall semester admission (new students are only admitted for Fall semester).