Minneapolis,
MN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Microbial Engineering in Minneapolis United States | University of Minnesota Twin Cities
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
|
Minneapolis United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,580
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Microbial engineering offers students an interdisciplinary curriculum blending microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, bioinformatics, chemical engineering, and allied sciences. Participants complete short rotations in faculty labs to select their research focus, customizing their academic plan to enhance their investigations. Research opportunities range from fundamental microbiology studies to industrial applications, incorporating computational and data science approaches. Graduates often progress to PhD programs in similar fields or enter biotech R&D positions directly. Elective courses cover diverse areas such as biochemistry, microbiology, food science, genetics, cellular biology, and computing. The BioTechnology Institute (BTI) oversees this collaborative program, engaging faculty across 10 university departments and 5 research institutes.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Anyone who has or will obtain a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the U.S. or a comparable degree from an officially recognized college or university outside the U.S. may apply for graduate admission.
Science or Engineering Discipline
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program is 3.00.
English Language Proficiency Requirements: TOEFL iBT – Total Score: 79; Writing Subscore: 21; Reading Subscore: 19; IELTS Academic – Total Score: 6.5; Writing Subscore: 6.5; Reading Subscore: 6.5; Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE Academic) – Total Score: 59; Writing Subscore: 59; Reading Subscore: 59; Cambridge Assessment English (CAE) C1 Advanced – Total Score: 180; Writing Subscore: 180; Reading Subscore: 180.
To receive full consideration for financial aid, students must apply for fall semester admission by January 14.
Tuition
USD
29,580