Knoxville,
TN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Microbiology in Knoxville United States | University of Tennessee, Knoxville
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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Knoxville United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,108
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The MS program is structured to equip students with comprehensive foundational knowledge, develop technical research skills, and foster innovative, independent thought. Typically spanning two to three years, this curriculum prepares graduates for success in the field. The University of Tennessee Knoxville's Microbiology Department commits to delivering excellent education through both instruction and research, addressing the demands of this expanding discipline. Our professors actively investigate diverse scientific domains including immunology, virology, microbial ecology, pathology, microbial genetics, and more. These research initiatives receive ongoing support from leading organizations such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Science Foundation (NSF), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and NASA.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students are expected to have completed an undergraduate program with a 3.00 or better GPA on a 4.00 system.
Included in the undergraduate course credits should be
a full year of general biological science, one year of calculus,
two years of chemistry, including one year of organic,
one year of physics, and
an introductory course in microbiology.
In many cases, deficiencies in requirements may be removed by taking appropriate courses during the first year of graduate study.
Three letters of recommendation should be submitted by current or former faculty members.
Minimum score requirements for admission to the Graduate School are:
a total score of 80 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT),
a total score of 550 or equivalent on the paper-based TOEFL (PBT), or
a 6.5 overall band score on the IELTS.
Included in the undergraduate course credits should be
a full year of general biological science, one year of calculus,
two years of chemistry, including one year of organic,
one year of physics, and
an introductory course in microbiology.
In many cases, deficiencies in requirements may be removed by taking appropriate courses during the first year of graduate study.
Three letters of recommendation should be submitted by current or former faculty members.
Minimum score requirements for admission to the Graduate School are:
a total score of 80 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT),
a total score of 550 or equivalent on the paper-based TOEFL (PBT), or
a 6.5 overall band score on the IELTS.
Tuition
USD
32,108