Orono,
ME,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Microbiology in Orono United States | University of Maine
University of Maine
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Orono United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,528
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Department of Molecular and Biomedical Sciences provides graduate programs culminating in either a master's degree or Ph.D. in Microbiology. Students can choose between a thesis-based Master of Science (MS) or a professional Master's (MPS) non-thesis track, ideal for working professionals seeking advanced training. Admission requirements include an undergraduate degree in microbiology or related biological sciences, with coursework in organic chemistry, biochemistry, mathematics, and physics. Each student's graduate curriculum is tailored to their academic background and professional objectives. Typically, master's candidates complete their degrees in 2-3 years, while doctoral programs generally take 4-6 years to finish.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission to these programs are generally achieved through meritorious completion of undergraduate work in the biochemical and microbiological sciences or related disciplines. Students with backgrounds in chemistry, mathematics, physics or biology are encouraged to apply, but should expect to undertake a program of study that includes subject matter and content that is substantially equivalent to that required of undergraduates majoring in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and Microbiology at this institution.
For our thesis-based MS and PhD programs, successful applicants typically possess the following credentials:
Importantly, we are looking for students with documented research experience that is relevant to Molecular & Biomedical Sciences.
For GPA, 2.9 (out of 4.0) is the lowest acceptable for funding (TA), though most of our admitted students have much higher GPAs. Of course, we prioritize applicants with higher GPAs.
We look for clear info within the application or essay which of the Molecular & Biomedical Sciences faculty's research programs interest the applicant (and why). For more information about the faculty in our department and their research interests visit our Faculty webpage. We can only admit students who are genuinely interested in the research being done by at least one or two of the professors within our department.
Previous teaching experiences, such as an undergraduate TA, is certainly a plus though not required. But we do look for evidence of teaching, tutoring, and/or presentation skills in order to determine if a student could be a good TA.
We, of course, look for relevant coursework in the undergraduate transcript. You can see the undergraduate curricula at this website to see a list of courses taken by students in the three undergraduate majors (Microbiology, Biochemistry, or Molecular & Cellular Biology). Incoming graduate students do not need all those courses in order to be considering for admission, but typically they will have many of those core courses done.
Most of our admitted students have GRE scores of at least roughly 50th percentile or higher in all 3 areas (V + Q + A), though there is some range (not official) and many are much higher than 50th
Official transcript of all previous college or university work
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL IBT - 80
Duolingo English Test - 105
For our thesis-based MS and PhD programs, successful applicants typically possess the following credentials:
Importantly, we are looking for students with documented research experience that is relevant to Molecular & Biomedical Sciences.
For GPA, 2.9 (out of 4.0) is the lowest acceptable for funding (TA), though most of our admitted students have much higher GPAs. Of course, we prioritize applicants with higher GPAs.
We look for clear info within the application or essay which of the Molecular & Biomedical Sciences faculty's research programs interest the applicant (and why). For more information about the faculty in our department and their research interests visit our Faculty webpage. We can only admit students who are genuinely interested in the research being done by at least one or two of the professors within our department.
Previous teaching experiences, such as an undergraduate TA, is certainly a plus though not required. But we do look for evidence of teaching, tutoring, and/or presentation skills in order to determine if a student could be a good TA.
We, of course, look for relevant coursework in the undergraduate transcript. You can see the undergraduate curricula at this website to see a list of courses taken by students in the three undergraduate majors (Microbiology, Biochemistry, or Molecular & Cellular Biology). Incoming graduate students do not need all those courses in order to be considering for admission, but typically they will have many of those core courses done.
Most of our admitted students have GRE scores of at least roughly 50th percentile or higher in all 3 areas (V + Q + A), though there is some range (not official) and many are much higher than 50th
Official transcript of all previous college or university work
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL IBT - 80
Duolingo English Test - 105
Tuition
USD
30,528