Overview

The University of Vermont's M.S. degree in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics requires a minimum of 30 credits of research and coursework, a qualifying exam for candidacy, and the writing and defense of a thesis. The objective of this program is to provide a broad knowledge base of Microbiological and Molecular Genetic concepts to increase their competitiveness to pursue additional graduate degrees (PhD, MD) or to prepare students for careers in pharmaceutical, biotechnology and related industries.

Comprehensive Exam

By the end of the first year, M.S. candidates will write either an extensive literature review or research proposal that pertains to their research interests. Students can expect guidance from their advisor and Studies Committee in the writing of the proposal, but must assume responsibility for the final version and must acquire sufficient mastery of their chosen subject area to defend the proposal. Students will present their written proposal to their Studies Committee. That Committee will determine if the written proposal is satisfactory and, if it is, schedule an oral defense. During the oral defense, the Committee shall be free to explore the knowledge of the student on a range of subjects related to the proposal, much as occurs during a thesis defense. If the written review/proposal is deemed unsatisfactory or if a student fails the oral defense, the candidate will be given one opportunity to rewrite or re-defend his/her proposal. If the student fails a second time, s/he/they will be dismissed from the M.S. program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Microbiology

Advanced Medical Microbiology

Eukaryotic Virology

Cellular Microbiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Burlington, United States

Disciplines

Microbiology Molecular Sciences View 171 other Masters in Molecular Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00.

Minimum course requirements: Completion of two semesters of undergraduate biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry and calculus; in addition, one course in genetics, one course in microbiology with a laboratory, and one course in cell biology.
GRE/GMAT scores are NOT an admission requirement for the Master’s Degree Program in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics.
Graduate student status will start one week prior to the start of fall classes and will be expected to be maintained fulltime status including summers until completion of their Master’s degree in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics.

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Tuition Fee

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International

53400 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1780 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

53400 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1780 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

20340 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 678 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Burlington

1269 - 1888 USD /month

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