Overview
During the Microbiology MSc program offered at University of South Florida, students often work together on broad ranging research projects that bring together many of the traditionally separate areas of biology. Many of the faculty within CMMB are involved in cooperative research with their colleagues in Chemistry, Integrative Biology, Public Health, Nursing, Medicine, Geology, Psychology, Geography, Marine Science, and Environmental Science. Often CMMB graduate students have faculty members from these other areas of USF as members of their graduate committees.
Major Research Areas:
- Applied Microbiology
- Pathogenic Microbiology
- Cellular Microbiology
- Molecular Microbiology
- Ecological Microbiology
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Lectures in Contemporary Biology
- Selected Topics in Biology
- Scientific Grant Writing
- Current Topics in Cancer Biology
- Public Health and Pathogenic Microbiology
- Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Biology Microbiology Molecular Sciences View 1284 other Masters in Biology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Prospective students must apply to the Microbiology major via the online application process through the USF Office of Graduate Admissions.
- GRE scores
- It is expected that candidates for the M.S. degrees will have completed courses equivalent to those required for the B.S. in Microbiology at U.S.F.
- Two official transcripts in a sealed envelope from each post-secondary institution.
- Three letters of recommendation
- A brief essay stating your intended field of research and professional goals
- English language proficiency
Tuition Fee
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International
26310 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 877 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
26310 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 877 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
12930 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 431 USD per credit during 12 months.
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Scholarships Information
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