MSc in Microbiology - Translational Research in Davis United States | University of California Davis

University of California Davis | 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

Prospective students seeking admission to the Microbiology M.S. program must fulfill these requirements: candidates need to specify a laboratory they'll join directly and demonstrate self-funding capabilities. After securing a primary advisor for direct admission, the advisor must submit a letter endorsing the applicant to the MGG admissions committee. The Microbiology Graduate Group's M.S. program operates on a direct-to-lab admission basis with self-funding, meaning neither faculty members nor affiliates offer financial assistance throughout the master's program. Applicants bear full responsibility for all expenses related to the Microbiology Graduate Program.

The Designated Emphasis in Translational Research (DETR) represents a cross-disciplinary initiative enabling Ph.D. candidates to obtain specialized training in translational research. This curriculum forms a vital part of UC Davis's broader vision to establish a pioneering, collaborative translational research framework that transforms how we educate future scientists to tackle healthcare problems. The program's primary objective is to develop an inventive, economical, and enduring approach for training the next generation of Ph.D. biologists who will excel in clinically-oriented fundamental research.


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Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

Admission requires an undergraduate degree (B.S. or B.A.) in a biological science, which should include coursework in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics. Upper division courses in biochemistry, cell biology, microbiology, microbial physiology, genetics or immunology are also encouraged. Applicants for admission to MGG are required to meet the University of California minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 (or equivalent) from the institution where you have earned or will earn your bachelor's degree.
Academic records for every college-level institution you have attended or are currently attending (including community college, transfer coursework, study abroad, summer session, etc.). You may upload your transcripts in the Academic History section of the application *or* after submitting your application using your Application Status Page.
Three letters of recommendation - Instructions are provided with the online application. All letters of recommendation must be submitted electronically by the referee
In the prerequisite section of the application, please list all biology, biochemistry, and microbiology related coursework along with the received grade. Examples of course that should be listed include: biology, genetics, immunology, ecology, microbiology, bacteriology, virology, related laboratory courses, etc).
CV - Your CV/resume should help the committee better understand your specific experiences in microbiology beyond what you shared in your statement of purpose or personal history.
Applicants who have not studied at an institution where English was the sole language of instruction must obtain the minimum overall TOEFL score required for admission to graduate study at UC Davis, 80 on the TOEFL internet-based test (iBT). As an alternative to the TOEFL, students may submit scores from the Academic Modules of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). For IELTS, the minimum overall band score required for admission to graduate study at UC Davis is 7.0 on a 9-point scale. Please note these scores are the minimum necessary for submitting an application, admitted students often have a higher score.

Tuition USD 27,366

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