Carbondale,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Microbiology in Carbondale United States | Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
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Carbondale United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
15,240
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Microbiology, the science of microscopic organisms, plays a vital role in our daily existence. Much of our current knowledge about life's molecular foundations stems from examining microbial systems. Microbes serve as both pathogens and environmental nutrient recyclers, linking microbiology directly to healthcare and farming. This field also influences bioremediation efforts, renewable energy solutions, and the search for extraterrestrial life through astrobiology.
Contemporary biotechnology originated from microbiological applications, providing essential medical and research substances like antibiotics, insulin, and human growth hormones that were once scarce.
Microbiology emphasizes hands-on experimentation over passive observation, making it a dynamic, fast-growing discipline that attracts many students. As our understanding of microbes deepens, we can harness this knowledge to improve medical treatments and technological innovations, ultimately benefiting society.
SIU's Microbiology Bachelor of Science program equips graduates for promising careers in applied microbiology research across commercial, industrial, and healthcare sectors.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students need to have Transcripts from high school and/or college. At SIU Carbondale, applicants for admission will be eligible for automatic admission if they are on track to complete our course pattern requirements and who meet one of the following criteria: A cumulative high school GPA of 2.75; A ranking in the top 10% of their graduating class.
English Language Requirement: Any one of the following methods will automatically meet the minimum English requirement. Applicants who do not meet the automatic English language admission requirement will undergo a holistic review to determine potential admissibility.
TOEFL (IBT internet-based test) - 68
TOEFL (paper based test) - 520
ITEP - 4.0 (academic plus only)
IELTS - 6.0
2 Face-to-face English composition classes taken in the U.S. at the college level with a grade of A or B
More than 48 college-level credit hours completed at a U.S. institution
If an applicant is from a country whose primary language is English
Graduation from a U.S. high school having spent the final 2 years in the U.S.
Meeting the SAT or ACT requirements for admission of domestic freshmen
Duolingo English Test (accepted during COVID-19 closures)- 95
Tuition
USD
15,240