Graduate Studies
Rapid advances in molecular research techniques and new ways of thinking about biological networks and interactions have made this an exciting time to work in the biomedical science field.
The Department of Microbiology and Molecular Biology (MMBIO) represents the best BYU has to offer in the way of advanced classroom instruction and cutting-edge research. MMBIO graduate students have remarkable opportunities to learn current research methods and drive the discovery process.
MMBio Department Funding Policy
Masters students are not provided with any financial assistance upon admittance into the program.
PhD students are provided with complete tuition coverage and a living stipend upon admittance into the program.
Resources
Microbiology and Molecular Biology MS (opens in a new tab)
Learn more about the program and admission requirements, program outcomes, and program stats.
Microbiology and Molecular Biology PhD (opens in a new tab)
Learn more about the program and admission requirements, program outcomes, and program stats.
BYU Grad Studies MMBio (opens in a new tab)
Graduate programs in Microbiology and Molecular Biology (MMBIO) emphasize a combination of coursework and laboratory experience with an emphasis on the latter.
Graduate Handbook
Department of Microbiology & Molecular Biology Graduate Handbook 2026-2027
Contact Us
Tessem, Jeff
Graduate Coordinator
Room: 3140 LSB
801-422-9082 (opens in a new tab)
Jeffery_tessem@byu.edu (opens in a new tab)
Room: 3140 LSB
801-422-9082 (opens in a new tab)
Jeffery_tessem@byu.edu (opens in a new tab)
Berges, Brad
Graduate Committee Member
Room: 3136 LSB
801-422-8112 (opens in a new tab)
bradford_berges@byu.edu (opens in a new tab)
Room: 3136 LSB
801-422-8112 (opens in a new tab)
bradford_berges@byu.edu (opens in a new tab)
Davis, Mary
Graduate Committee Member
Room: 3129 LSB
801-422-6207 (opens in a new tab)
mary_davis@byu.edu (opens in a new tab)
Room: 3129 LSB
801-422-6207 (opens in a new tab)
mary_davis@byu.edu (opens in a new tab)
Erickson, Dave
Graduate Committee Member
Room: 3133 LSB
801-422-1981 (opens in a new tab)
david_erickson@byu.edu (opens in a new tab)
Room: 3133 LSB
801-422-1981 (opens in a new tab)
david_erickson@byu.edu (opens in a new tab)
Johnson, Steven
Graduate Committee Member
Room: 3132 LSB
801-422-9170 (opens in a new tab)
stevenj@byu.edu (opens in a new tab)
Room: 3132 LSB
801-422-9170 (opens in a new tab)
stevenj@byu.edu (opens in a new tab)
Morrill, Nancy
Graduate Program Manager
Room: 4012 LSB
801-422-4293 (opens in a new tab)
nancy_morrill@byu.edu (opens in a new tab)
Room: 4012 LSB
801-422-4293 (opens in a new tab)
nancy_morrill@byu.edu (opens in a new tab)