微生物生物学研究生课程包括为微生物学奠定良好基础的核心要求。从这个强大的基础开始，学生将与参与该计划的众多教员之一进行原创性研究。博士 学位需要72个学分，其中至少30个课程学分和至少30个研究学分。第一年末必须通过涵盖核心课程的书面综合考试（16：682：501、502、503和504）。在第二年年底之前必须通过基于书面论文研究计划的口试资格考试。学生将获得博士学位。成功辩护其论文后获得博士学位（论文）。
The Microbial Biology graduate program consists of core requirements that establish a sound basis in microbiology. Starting with this strong foundation students will conduct original research with one of the many faculty participating in the program. The Ph.D. degree requires 72 credits with a minimum of 30 course credits and a minimum of 30 research credits. A written Comprehensive Exam covering the core courses (16:682:501, 502, 503, and 504) must be passed at the end of the first year. An oral Qualifying Exam based on a written thesis research proposal must be passed by the end of the second year. Students will receive their Ph.D. degree after a successful public defense of their thesis (dissertation).