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PhD programs at St. George’s University require a total of 60 credits comprising 36 credits of 800 level courses and 24 credits of 900 level courses. All PhD programs require the production and defense of a doctoral thesis. Transfer credits are accepted from approved institutions and the candidate’s Supervisory Committee determines the number of credits that may be incorporated, following departmental specified guidelines. Research and coursework are directed by the candidate’s Supervisory Committee. All completed theses upon the recommendation of the Chair of the Supervisory Committee are submitted to the Dean of the Graduate Studies Program and forwarded to an external examiner A final oral presentation and defense of the thesis must be successfully completed prior to the award of the degree.
PhD Program in Microbiology
The Doctor of Philosophy degree program in Microbiology offers specific areas of concentration in clinical microbiology, marine microbiology, parasitology, mycology, immunology, and virology. Graduate courses will complement the specific areas of concentration and are set by the candidate’s Supervisory Committee.
PhD program in Clinical Anatomy and Education
The PhD in Clinical Anatomy and Education provides academic anatomists with training in clinical and anatomical research as well as teaching methodology and practice.