Overview
Microbiology and Environmental Toxicology from University of California, Santa Cruz prepares students to solve important problems in the field of environmental health by providing stimulating coursework, extensive scientific presentation training, and in-depth research that culminates in a thesis.
Careers
Graduates from the program are exceptionally prepared to take research or management positions in organizations concerned with microbial and environmental health-related sciences. Graduates may also pursue fields in education or enter doctoral programs in biological and environmental health sciences or related fields.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Interdisciplinary Approaches to Environmental Toxicology
- Sources and Fates of Pollutants
- Cell and Molecular Toxicology
- Advanced Microbiology
- Molecular and Cellular Basis of Bacterial Pathogenesis
- Pathogenesis
- Environmental Microbiology
- Drug Action and Development
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Toxicology Microbiology View 292 other Masters in Microbiology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Official transcripts
- Supplemental Materials
- Recommendations
- Three (3) letters of recommendation are required, up to 5 may be submitted.
- Résumé
- A Statement of Purpose is required: Please describe your motivation for seeking graduate training. We are particularly interested in learning about your previous research experience. Emphasize how the Microbiology and Environmental Toxicology Department (METX) at UC Santa Cruz specifically fits your future research interests and career goals. Two pages maximum.
- A Personal History Statement is also required
Tuition Fee
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International
15102 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15102 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
15102 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15102 USD per year during 24 months. -
In-State
14178 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14178 USD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Santa Cruz
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Funding
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