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

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

40 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Santa Cruz, United States

Disciplines

Toxicology Microbiology Environmental Sciences View 490 other Masters in Environmental Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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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 Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

15102 USD / year

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Out-of-State

15102 USD / year

≈ 15102 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

15924 USD / year

≈ 15924 USD / year

Living costs

Santa Cruz

United States

1710 - 2560 USD / month

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