Overview
Microbiology - Clinical Microbiology from University of Wisconsin La Crosse offers unique and specialized training in the fight to control infectious disease. In this program, there is considerable focus on diagnostics, but all aspects of human and animal infection by bacterial, viral, fungal and protozoan pathogens are covered. These include the epidemiology of infectious disease, the life cycles and behaviors of infectious agents, and the interactions of infectious agents with the immune system.
Careers
- Supervisory positions in medical centers and public health and private reference laboratories
- Research and development positions in academia, government agencies, or industry
- Infection control positions in clinical settings
- Public health and epidemiology
- Marketing and sales in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries, and
- Teaching at community or technical colleges.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Virology Laboratory
- Bacterial Physiology
- Bioinformatics
- Symposium in Microbiology
- Advanced Genetics
- Clinical Parasitology
- Laboratory Management
- Parasitology
- Mycology
- Medical Mycology
- Molecular Biology
- Communication in the Biological Science
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Microbiology Molecular Sciences Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 440 other Masters in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent in microbiology, biology, or a related field with competency in microbiology.
- Graduates with a clinical laboratory science degree from a program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) are also eligible.
- Minimum prerequisites
- An overall undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.85 on a 4.00 scale, an average of at least 3.00 in the last half of all undergraduate work, or an average of at least 3.00 for no less than 12 semester credits of graduate study at another accredited graduate school.
- Completion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Average scores in the 40th percentile or higher are strongly recommended.
- Three current letters of recommendation.
- An application letter
- Academic records
- Course-by-Course Evaluations
- Proof of English language proficiency
- Proof of funding
- Passport copy
Tuition Fee
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International
20110 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10055 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
20110 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10055 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
10124 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5062 USD per semester during 12 months.
MN resident: $6,619 per semester.
Living costs for La Crosse
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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