Overview

The Applied Microbial Systems Analysis program at University of Connecticut provides students with comprehensive training in microbiology, including microbial genomics and genetics, microbiome sciences, food microbiology, and public health, using next-gen sequencing, bioinformatic analyses, automated liquid handling, and advanced cultivation techniques.

Careers

Graduates of this program find employment in research laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, diagnostic companies, as well as in regulatory agencies and federal or state agencies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biosynthesis of Nucleic Acids and Proteins

Virology

Genetic Engineering and Functional Genomics

Microbial Physiology

Seminar in Microbiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Storrs, United States

Disciplines

Biology Microbiology View 851 other Masters in Biology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed UConn Graduate School application
Unofficial transcripts of all previous college and/or university work (upon acceptance, you must submit official copies of all transcripts) International Students: Please upload unofficial transcripts with your application. To avoid delay of official admission, please also mail official copies to Graduate School at the time of application.
Three letters of reference (electronic submission of recommendation letters is preferred)
CV is required for all PhD and MS applicants

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Tuition Fee

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International

45072 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 45072 USD per year during 24 months.
National

34056 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 34056 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

23160 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 23160 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Storrs

1100 - 1600 USD /month

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