Overview

About this Degree

A large number of University departments and affiliated national laboratories in Ames participate, bringing together faculty with expertise in biochemistry, ecology, genetics and molecular biology, biogeochemistry, biorenewables, food safety and security, veterinary microbiology, medical microbiology, plant pathology, virology, entomology, immunology, parasitology, mycology, and microbial genomics, among others.

The interdepartmental nature of the program enables a curriculum of breadth, depth, and rigor, and maximizes opportunities for graduate students to pursue the research topic of their choice. As a major research university, Iowa State offers state-of-the-art facilities and instrumentation, both in individual labs and university wide service facilities.

Learning Goals that students in this Microbiology program at Iowa State University are expected to meet include:

Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of scholarly literature in the area of Microbiology.
Form testable hypotheses and articulate research objectives that, when met, will lead to significant contributions to Microbiology.
Conduct qualitative and/or quantitative research via appropriate acquisition, analysis, and reporting of Microbiological data.
Interpret research results appropriately, integrating them into the existing knowledge in the discipline.
Clearly and accurately communicate research findings orally and in writing, and often through the use images (tables, figures, and other forms of imagery) and electronic or other forms of media.
Incorporate academic concepts from Microbiology coursework into laboratory and professional practice.
Conduct scholarship, in teams or with independence, in ways that consistently demonstrate ethical practice and professionalism.

Programme Structure

Microbiology Core Curriculum consists of:

Microbial diversity and phylogeny
Bacterial molecular genetics and physiology
Pathogenic microorganisms
Virology
Fungal Biology
Microbial ecology and environmental monitoring

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ames, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Biology or Chemistry subject test score (recommended)
Research Experience
Statement of Purpose
Research Publications

Tuition Fees

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33988 USD / year

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32008 USD / year

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13868 USD / year

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Ames

United States

1158 - 1797 USD / month

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