Overview
In general, qualified students will be admitted to graduate study leading directly to the Ph.D. degree in microbiology and molecular genetics. Students who are enrolled in the professional programs in the colleges of Human Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, and Veterinary Medicine, or in professional programs in other colleges, may pursue a graduate degree in microbiology and molecular genetics concurrently.
Learning outcomes
A new graduate student in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics at Michigan State University is advised by the Director of Graduate Studies until a major professor is chosen. This choice should be made by the end of the second semester of enrollment in the program. The major professor assists the student in selecting a guidance committee. The committee helps the student in planning a program of study. The program must be approved by the end of the third semester of enrollment in the program.
Several members of the faculty of the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics are appointed jointly in other departments or are affiliated with the NSF Science and Technology Center for Microbial Ecology or with the Michigan Biotechnology Institute. Some members of the faculty contribute to interdepartmental graduate programs of study.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Integrative Microbial Biology
- Topics in Integrative Microbial Biology
- Molecular Virology
- Cell Structure and Function
- Microbial Genetics
- Eukaryotic Molecular Genetics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Microbiology Molecular Sciences Genetics View 156 other Masters in Microbiology in United StatesAcademic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- In general, applicants should have had the equivalent of two semesters each of physics, inorganic chemistry, and organic chemistry; one biochemistry course; mathematics through integral calculus; and one or more courses in the biological sciences.
- Applicants should have proficiency in written and spoken English, a minimum grade–point average of 3.00, and grades of 3.0 or above in science and mathematics courses. Scores on the Graduate Record Examination General Test and a personal letter of professional intent and objectives are required.
Tuition Fee
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International
27792 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 27792 USD per year and a duration of 24 months. -
National
27792 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 27792 USD per year and a duration of 24 months. -
In-State
14144 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 14144 USD per year and a duration of 24 months.
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.
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