Overview
Key facts:
- The program at the University of Maryland offers both Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees. Members of the Comparative Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program faculty specialize in a wide range of research interests in infectious diseases and zoonoses, including cell and molecular biology, microbiology, immunology, virology, and poultry health management and disease prevention.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Responsible Conduct of Research for Biologists
- One Health Seminar
- Recombinant Viral Vectors
- Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases
- Use of Genomics and Proteomics in Infectious Disease
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Bio & Biomedical Engineering Biomedicine View 351 other Masters in Bio & Biomedical Engineering in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Statement of Purpose
- Transcript(s)
- TOEFL/IELTS/PTE
- Letters of Recommendation (3)
- CV/Resume
- Description of Research/Work Experience
- Applicants with a minimum degree of Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in a biological science or related field of study are eligible for admission to the VMSC Graduate Program, either for Ph.D. or M.S. degree.
- A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (B or better). Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is optional. Applicants who have GRE scores are encouraged to submit.
Tuition Fee
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International
51180 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1706 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
51180 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1706 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
23040 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 768 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for College Park
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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