PhD in Immunology
Immunology is the discipline of biology that examines the mechanisms of host defense against pathogenic agents. The study of the immune system offers a unique opportunity to analyze a complex multicomponent system consisting of molecules and cells that have documented physiologic relevance. Immunology has a strong foundation in biochemistry, molecular biology and cell biology.
Washington University School of Medicine has a large community of investigators who make immunology their primary focus. The research within our program spans a broad spectrum, ranging from studies at the basic structural and molecular levels of host defense all the way to clinical applications directed at significant health problems, such as cancer immunotherapy. The program in Immunology has grown to include more than 50 research laboratories and continues to increase. This unusual concentration of immunologists was the stimulus that led to the founding of the Immunology graduate program in 1986.
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Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
If English is not your native language, please submit scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Test results should be sent to Washington University (code 6929). If you are taking the Internet-based test (IBT), we require a minimum of 100 on the internet exam. If you are taking the revised Paper-delivered Test (PBT), there will be no total score, and we will look at your individual section scores.
In addition to the TOEFL, WUSTL accepts the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module. We require a minimum score of 6.5 on the IELTS Academic module in order for applicants to be considered for admission.
All tests must have been taken within 12 months prior to application.
EXCEPTION: Please note that the TOEFL may be waived for students who have completed at least three years of an undergraduate program in the U.S. or another English-speaking country. The TOEFL should still be taken if at least two years have passed since completing those three or more years of undergraduate studies.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Doctoral Degree/PhD
- Duration: 05 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
308750 USD
Annual Cost of Living: 14000 USD
Application Fee: 75 USD