Corvallis,
OR,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Microbiology in Eugene United States | Oregon State University
Oregon State University
|
Eugene United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,566
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The microbiology graduate program offers both Ph.D. and M.S. degree pathways. This interdisciplinary program covers diverse microbiology fields, from environmental and pathogenic studies to molecular genetics and biochemistry, incorporating ecological, organismal, and biochemical approaches. Faculty members from multiple departments serve as primary advisors.
There are two entry pathways into the Microbiology program:
1. Through a Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA) funded by the primary advisor's research grants. This option requires direct agreement between the student and professor, contingent upon available grant funding.
2. Via a Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) covering the first three terms, where students assist in undergraduate microbiology labs while exploring potential thesis advisors. This rotation system allows students to experience different research labs before committing to a thesis project - M.S. candidates must decide by their second term, Ph.D. candidates by their third term. Most students transition to GRA support after this initial period.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Grade Point Average (GPA)
A minimum GPA of 3.00 is required, recent successful applicants had an average GPA of 3.5.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
The GRE will not be used in our departmental admissions evaluation. However, because some scholarships and fellowships still use the GRE in their evaluation process, submitting your GRE scores is optional.
Research experience
Prior research experience is an important criterion: most successful graduate students come to our program with previous research experience. This is obtained through various opportunities, such as through Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) programs, work-study or volunteering in university research laboratories, a prior master's degree or work in private industry laboratories.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
International applicants must achieve a TOEFL score of at least 600 (paper test) or 250 (computer test) or 100 (internet test). For information about the TOEFL exam, go to ETS TOEFL site.Letters of Recommendation and Evaluation: Limit of 3 letters. When you list your references, they are automatically sent instructions on how to submit a letter of recommendation, and an evaluation. Be sure that the email addresses are correct.
Documents: To be uploaded after you have completed the first part of the Online Application and have received an acknowledgement email containing instructions.
Transcripts: Unofficial transcript(s) are to be uploaded into the provided space. Do not send hard copy transcripts. Official transcripts will be required if you are admitted to Oregon State University.
A minimum GPA of 3.00 is required, recent successful applicants had an average GPA of 3.5.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
The GRE will not be used in our departmental admissions evaluation. However, because some scholarships and fellowships still use the GRE in their evaluation process, submitting your GRE scores is optional.
Research experience
Prior research experience is an important criterion: most successful graduate students come to our program with previous research experience. This is obtained through various opportunities, such as through Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) programs, work-study or volunteering in university research laboratories, a prior master's degree or work in private industry laboratories.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
International applicants must achieve a TOEFL score of at least 600 (paper test) or 250 (computer test) or 100 (internet test). For information about the TOEFL exam, go to ETS TOEFL site.Letters of Recommendation and Evaluation: Limit of 3 letters. When you list your references, they are automatically sent instructions on how to submit a letter of recommendation, and an evaluation. Be sure that the email addresses are correct.
Documents: To be uploaded after you have completed the first part of the Online Application and have received an acknowledgement email containing instructions.
Transcripts: Unofficial transcript(s) are to be uploaded into the provided space. Do not send hard copy transcripts. Official transcripts will be required if you are admitted to Oregon State University.
Tuition
USD
19,566