
Overview
The Applied Biosciences - Industrial Microbial Biotechnology degree is offered by the University of Arizona.
Since ancient times, microorganisms have been utilized for what we now recognize as biotechnology applications, starting with beer and wine-making, leavening dough for bread and pastries, and preserving food by pickling.
The multibillion dollar modern fermentation and biocatalytic industries that grew out of these practices produce small molecule “natural products” to be used as drugs, pesticides and fine chemicals including biodegradable plastics, and provide us with amino acids, vitamins, solvents and other industrial chemicals.
Microbial fermentation and biocatalysis (the use of microorganisms as catalysts for chemical reactions) also represent our best hopes to produce sustainable, environmentally responsible biofuels, and constitute a fast growing segment of the biotechnology industry.
Department
The Graduate College sponsors several Graduate Interdisciplinary Programs (GIDPs) in addition to the many interdisciplinary possibilities available through regular graduate degree programs. GIDPs transcend departmental boundaries by facilitating cutting edge teaching and research at the nexus of traditional disciplines. The high value placed on interdisciplinary research and education is indicative of The University of Arizona 's enthusiasm and commitment to fostering innovation and creativity among its faculty and students.
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Courses include:
- Science Module
- Professional Preparation Module
- Internship Module (including the Final Report)
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Biotechnology Microbiology View 238 other Masters in Microbiology in United StatesExplore more key information
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General requirements
- A Bachelors (or equivalent) degree with a major in an area of biosciences from an accredited institution.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA
- A desire to pursue a professional career in the applied biosciences.
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International
33600 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 33600 USD per year -
National
33600 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 33600 USD per year -
In-State
13400 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13400 USD per year
Living costs for Tucson
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Funding
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