East Lansing,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics in East Lansing United States | Michigan State University
Michigan State University
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East Lansing United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
28,904
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The graduate programs in microbiology and molecular genetics aim to deliver fundamental training across microbiology's subfields while offering focused research opportunities aligned with each student's interests. Master's candidates deepen their microbiology knowledge and related sciences through rigorous coursework, seminars, and research projects. Limited financial support, such as teaching assistantships, might be offered.
New microbiology and molecular genetics graduate students receive guidance from the Director of Graduate Studies until selecting a primary advisor. This advisor then helps assemble an advisory committee to assist with academic planning. Students must finalize their study program by the third semester. The department provides a Graduate Study Manual detailing educational principles, along with master's and doctoral program requirements and processes.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
All Official Transcripts. Bachelor Degree is required for Admission. TOEFL PBT - 550. TOEFL IBT - 80. IELTS - 6.5.
A grade point average of at least 3.0 is generally required.
Four-year bachelor's degree that includes coursework that demonstrates proficiency in math and science
Research experience
Strong letters of reference that include evaluation of the applicant's research experience
The GRE is NOT required to apply.
International students will have TOEFL scores of at least 550 with no sub-score below 52 (paper-based test) or 80 with no sub-score below 19 (22 writing section) (internet-based test) or an IELT score of 6.5 or higher.
Academic Statement
The Academic Statement should convey your motivations for pursuing a graduate degree and your experiences and/or accomplishments pertinent to your application to the BMS program (i.e. undergraduate research, publications, workshops, etc.). Be sure to include a brief description of the nature of your research experiences and what you have learned from them. Minimum requirement: 500 words, single-spaced. Maximum of 600 Words.
Personal Statement
In your personal statement, you should concisely discuss any aspects of your history beyond academics that support you as an excellent candidate. These could include, for example, what you have derived from extracurricular activities, a demonstration of leadership, your potential contribution to a diverse educational community, and, if appropriate, any obstacles you have encountered in your pursuit of an education and how you have dealt with them.
Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
The application will allow you to submit the name and email addresses of faculty that you would like to provide letters of recommendation on your behalf.
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
GRE Scores
The General Test is NOT required.
Subject GREs
GRE subject tests are NOT required for admissions. However, if you have taken a related subject test, you can include it in your application.
A grade point average of at least 3.0 is generally required.
Four-year bachelor's degree that includes coursework that demonstrates proficiency in math and science
Research experience
Strong letters of reference that include evaluation of the applicant's research experience
The GRE is NOT required to apply.
International students will have TOEFL scores of at least 550 with no sub-score below 52 (paper-based test) or 80 with no sub-score below 19 (22 writing section) (internet-based test) or an IELT score of 6.5 or higher.
Academic Statement
The Academic Statement should convey your motivations for pursuing a graduate degree and your experiences and/or accomplishments pertinent to your application to the BMS program (i.e. undergraduate research, publications, workshops, etc.). Be sure to include a brief description of the nature of your research experiences and what you have learned from them. Minimum requirement: 500 words, single-spaced. Maximum of 600 Words.
Personal Statement
In your personal statement, you should concisely discuss any aspects of your history beyond academics that support you as an excellent candidate. These could include, for example, what you have derived from extracurricular activities, a demonstration of leadership, your potential contribution to a diverse educational community, and, if appropriate, any obstacles you have encountered in your pursuit of an education and how you have dealt with them.
Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
The application will allow you to submit the name and email addresses of faculty that you would like to provide letters of recommendation on your behalf.
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
GRE Scores
The General Test is NOT required.
Subject GREs
GRE subject tests are NOT required for admissions. However, if you have taken a related subject test, you can include it in your application.
Tuition
USD
28,904