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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

Learn more about the program and admission requirements, program outcomes, and program stats.

Microbiology and Molecular Biology PhD

Learn more about the program and admission requirements, program outcomes, and program stats.

BYU Grad Studies MMBio

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 2024-2025

Contact Us

Johnson, Steven

Graduate Coordinator
Room: 3132 LSB
801-422-9170
stevenj@byu.edu

Berges, Brad

Graduate Committee Member
Room: 3136 LSB
801-422-8112
bradford_berges@byu.edu

Davis, Mary

Graduate Committee Member
Room: 3129 LSB
801-422-6207
mary_davis@byu.edu

Erickson, Dave

Graduate Committee Member
Room: 3133 LSB
801-422-1981
david_erickson@byu.edu
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Tessem, Jeff

Graduate Committee Member
Room: 3140 LSB
801-422-9082
Jeffery_tessem@byu.edu