The Graduate Program in Microbial Biology at Rutgers University offers a diverse research and educational experience focused on microbial life processes and their applications, and is rooted in the rich traditions of microbiology at Rutgers. You have the opportunity to study the genetic, metabolic, physiologic and evolutionary diversity of microbial life, explore the complex roles that microorganisms through their metabolic prowess play in life on Earth, and develop the multitude of applications of microbes in biotechnology, the food industry, agriculture, and medicine. From soil microbiology through antibiotics and deep-sea hydrothermal vents to hazardous waste sites, Rutgers has been cultivating a rich tradition in microbiology for over a century. The discipline of microbiology has over the last 25 years been going through a revolution, driven by new ideas and technologies. This development has expanded our understanding of the role of microbial life on Earth and resulted in the discovery of new microbes with metabolic capabilities that stand to benefit man and its environment. The Graduate Program in Microbial Biology offers a strong focus in microbial physiology and ecology, evolution, environmental microbiology, and the applications of microbiology, including the discovery of novel bioactive compounds, pioneering methods for bioremediation of contaminated environments, and development of bioenergy applications. Areas of research include: Microbial ecology and evolution Apply for either the Ph.D. or M.S. degree and you can choose your research advisor from over 50 microbiology faculty from more than 10 departments and institutes at Rutgers. An M.S. is not required to enter the Ph.D. program. Graduates of the program will have a strong research and educational foundation in microbes as biological catalysts and their interactions with their environment and other life forms. Thus, with a broad appreciation of the fundamentals of microbial life, graduates will be prepared for successful careers in academia, industry and government. Degree Programs Offered: Master of Science, Doctor of Philosophy
Program Director Professor Gerben Zylstra Program Administrator Kathleen Maguire Phone 732-932-9763 ext. 225
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