Davis,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Integrative Pathobiology - Biology of Vector-borne Diseases in Davis United States | University of California Davis
University of California Davis
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Davis United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,366
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Integrative Pathobiology Graduate Program provides both M.S. and Ph.D. degrees, focusing on research into disease mechanisms. This program investigates the origins and characteristics of diseases in animals and humans, concentrating on pathological developments at systemic, cellular, and molecular levels. Faculty bring diverse scientific expertise to support students with varied interests through personalized academic plans. While foundational courses cover subjects like anatomy, bacteriology, genetics, and virology, the curriculum maintains adaptable structure.
The Designated Emphasis in Vector-borne Disease Biology concentrates on studying pathogens, their associated illnesses, and arthropod vectors that spread them to plants, animals, and people. Graduates of this specialization will gain expertise to develop, execute, and assess strategies for controlling agriculturally, veterinarily, and medically significant pathogens.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Successful applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or the equivalent that is comparable to a degree from the University of California both in distribution of academic subject matter and in scholarship achievement. Regional accreditation for U.S. institutions and authorization by a national higher education authority for international institutions
A minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) from the institution where you have earned or will earn your bachelor's degree.
Academic transcripts from all prior institutions.
3 Letters of recommendation. Instructions for submitting letters of recommendation can be found here.
Admissions Essays:
Personal history and diversity statement
Statement of purpose
CV
English Language Scores (if applicable)
TOEFL iBT - Minimum Score: 80
IELTS - Minimum Score 7.0 on a 9-point scale
A minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) from the institution where you have earned or will earn your bachelor's degree.
Academic transcripts from all prior institutions.
3 Letters of recommendation. Instructions for submitting letters of recommendation can be found here.
Admissions Essays:
Personal history and diversity statement
Statement of purpose
CV
English Language Scores (if applicable)
TOEFL iBT - Minimum Score: 80
IELTS - Minimum Score 7.0 on a 9-point scale
Tuition
USD
27,366