MSc in Microbiology in Davis United States | University of California Davis

The Microbiology Graduate Group provides cross-disciplinary, interdepartmental education that blends theoretical and hands-on training in contemporary molecular techniques for addressing microbiological challenges. Research focuses span basic, practical, and disease-related microbiology, covering bacterial/viral pathogenesis, eukaryotic microbiology, microbial genomics/genetics, microbial physiology/development, microbial ecology/environmental microbiology, cancer biology, and bioengineering/bioremediation. Faculty employ molecular genetics to investigate microbial biology and use both microbial and non-microbial systems to examine cellular mechanisms like recombination, stress responses, aging, cancer, DNA repair, and mutagenesis.

Prospective M.S. candidates in Microbiology must satisfy these requirements: applicants need to secure a specific lab for direct admission and demonstrate self-funding capabilities. After identifying a primary advisor for direct admission, the advisor must submit a recommendation letter to the MGG admissions committee. M.S. candidates join a designated lab with their own funding, as the Microbiology Graduate Group, its faculty, and affiliates do not offer financial assistance during the master's program. Applicants bear all expenses related to the Microbiology Graduate Program's M.S. coursework.