Overview

The Microbiology Graduate Programs at North Carolina State University are interdisciplinary.

Key facts

M.S. students take many courses taught by MGP faculty, as well as elective courses offered in numerous disciplines and departments across campus, including Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Animal Science, Food Science and Genetics.

A written thesis is required for completion of our M.S. in Microbiology degree. Thesis content and structure must be approved by a student’s advisory committee, and all degree candidates are expected to prepare their research for publication prior to completing their program.

In addition to preparing a thesis, M.S. candidates are encouraged (but not required) to present their research in a seminar prior to their thesis defense with the advisory committee. M.S. students be registered for MB 690 (Master’s Exam) the semester they defend.Upon a satisfactory defense of a thesis, the advisory committee will approve it for transmittal to the Graduate School.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Microbial Cell Bio-transformations
Pathogenic Microbiology
Soil Microbiology
Virology
Microbial Biotechnology
Immunology
Food Microbiology
Molecular Biology of the Cell
Metabolic Regulation
Microbial Genetics & Genomics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 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

Raleigh, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The following items are required as part of your application:

Personal statement
Official transcripts from a four-year bachelor’s program
Official TOEFL scores (International Students only)
Three (3) letters of recommendation from professional references

Tuition Fees

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34033 USD / year

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34033 USD / year

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In-State

12735 USD / year

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Living costs

Raleigh

United States

1085 - 1853 USD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Living costs

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