Overview

The Microbiology M.S. is offered through the Department of Biology, part of the College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana University Bloomington. The department includes expert faculty who specialize in a wide range of disciplines within the biological sciences.

Key Features

The Microbiology M.S. includes significant coursework in inorganic and organic chemistry, physics and math, which helps prepare students for graduate and professional programs. Many Microbiology M.S. majors participate in independent research with faculty members.

The Microbiology M.S. attracts students from a variety of backgrounds and interests. They typically possess some of the following qualities:

Aptitude for quantitative and scientific reasoning

Curiosity about the basic structure, function, growth, and evolution of bacteria, fungi, and viruses

Aspire to contribute to scientific research

Desire to work as a doctor, dentist, or other health professional

Appreciation of the natural world

Intellectual curiosity and imagination

Interest in thinking critically and ethically about biological research and its societal impact

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Medical microbiology

Prokaryotic microbiology

Eukaryotic microbiology

Ecological and environmental microbiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Microbiology View 302 other Masters in Microbiology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum admission requirements for the Master of Science degree include undergraduate courses in basic biology, including cell biology and genetics, general and organic chemistry, physics, and mathematics, including calculus. Biochemistry is recommended. Coursework deficiencies should be addressed during the first year of enrollment. Applicants must have an overall grade point average of at least 3.0 (B). Scores on each section of the GRE general test should exceed 55 percent. For international students, an IELST score of 6.5/7 is required; TOEFL would be approximately 100. The master’s program does not allow for conditional acceptance of applicants. MS students are not financially supported by the department and must pay for own courses and fees.

Tuition Fee

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International

32156 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32156 USD per year during 12 months.
National

30704 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30704 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

10630 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10630 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Bloomington

1071 - 1733 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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