Apply Now Graduate Program Application Process *PhD ILS (Microbiology) Applications: How to Apply: The Microbiology PhD program admits students through the Integrated Life Sciences (ILS) program. The ILS program allows first-year graduate students to explore the research areas of more than 270 faculty and 16 participating PhD graduate programs. A hallmark of this competitive graduate program is its emphasis on existing and emerging interdisciplinary research areas. During the Fall semester, entering students perform three laboratory rotations and follow a streamlined and innovative curriculum designed to facilitate the transition to graduate education and research. At the end of the Fall semester, students choose a graduate program and thesis advisor to oversee their thesis research. From that point forward students are a member of their chosen graduate program. Please visit the ILS website (www.ils.uga.edu) for more details on the program, participating faculty, and admissions processes. ILS only admits students for Fall semester; applications for matriculation in spring or summer semesters are not accepted. ILS program applications must be submitted to the UGA Graduate School using the ILS major code (PHD_ILSC). All application materials must be complete by December 1st at 11:59 PM EST for the following Fall term. For example, applications to begin the program in Fall 2025 must be completed in entirety by December 1, 2024, at 11:59 PM EST. Questions about the ILS application should be sent to ilsinfo@uga.edu In addition to the ILS required materials, you must also submit application materials directly to the UGA Graduate School Admissions Office here: GRADUATE SCHOOL ONLINE APPLICATION ILS program applications must be submitted to the UGA Graduate School using the ILS major code (PHD_ILSC). Questions about the Graduate School application should be sent to gradadm@uga.edu *MS Microbiology Applications: Note: All application materials must be submitted by December 1 for admission the following fall. In order to be accepted into the MS in Microbiology program at UGA, you must first identify a faculty member in our program that is willing to serve as your MS thesis mentor. You should email prospective advisors to determine their willingness and/or availability to be your faculty mentor. Your application will not be considered for admission until a faculty mentor is secured. Part I. Submit Interest Form and materials directly to the Department of Microbiology here: MS Microbiology Department Interest Form For questions regarding the MS Microbiology Interest Form, please email mibcoord@uga.edu Please be prepared to provide the following information with your MS Interest Form Name of MS mentor Test Scores if applicable (GRE, TOEFL, IELTS) Name and contact information for 3 references A written Research Statement in .pdf, .doc, or .docx format A Personal Statement in .pdf, .doc, or .docx format Part II. Submit application materials directly to the UGA Graduate School Admissions Office here: Graduate School Online Application Questions about the Graduate School Application should be sent to gradadm@uga.edu Note: Graduate School Application materials should NOT be submitted until you have identified a Microbiology faculty or adjunct faculty member that is willing to serve as your MS thesis mentor. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Important Information UGA Graduate School Application Requirements UGA Graduate School FAQ UGA Graduate Application Fee/Fee Waiver Qualifications: All aspects of each application are considered. We are interested in students that are competitive academically, and have significant research experience. Because the application is holistically evaluated, we do not judge the likelihood of acceptability based on a short pre-application. Information for International Students: As a University of Georgia (UGA) policy, international students whose native language is not English and who do not have a degree from a US institution must have a TOEFL speaking score of at least 22 to be admitted. Additional training in English may be required before International students can serve as Teaching Assistants. Please contact the Graduate School for English Language Proficiency questions. If you have any questions, please or email the Microbiology Graduate Program Administrator at: mibcoord@uga.edu ***The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in its programs or activities. The Director of the UGA Equal Opportunity Office at 3 Peabody Hall, Athens, Georgia 30602 (telephone 706-542-7912) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding these non-discrimination policies.
