Dayton,
OH,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Microbiology and Immunology in Dayton United States | Wright State University
Wright State University
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Dayton United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
13,740
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Wright State's Microbiology and Immunology program equips students for careers in healthcare, biomedical research, or clinical laboratory settings. The pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) has significantly increased the need for professionals skilled in microbiology and immunology. The curriculum covers human biology, immune system interactions with pathogens, and cellular signaling processes that control lymphocyte and macrophage activity. Students can specialize in immunology, virology, immunotoxicology, vaccine development (both DNA-based and traditional), human microbiome studies, or molecular genetics. A master's degree from Wright State provides graduates with exceptional global career prospects in their chosen specialization.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must fulfill the general requirements for admission established by the Graduate School. In addition, program-specific requirements are as follows:
Grade Point Average (GPA): Preference is given to students with a GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale. Students with a GPA of 2.7 to 3.0 may be considered for a conditional admission. Students with an overall GPA of 2.5 but with a 3.0 or better for the last 90 quarter hours or 60 semester hours may also be considered for a conditional admission.
Letters of Recommendation: Three different letters of recommendation are required, and emphasis is placed on the quality of the letters. The letters must be typed on official letterhead with a signature, and official contact information of the recommender must be provided for verification of authenticity. Duplicated letters signed by different people will not be accepted.
Personal Statement: A statement of interest must be provided that describes specifically the applicant's interest in the field of microbiology and immunology and their interest in Wright State University as a whole. Any relevant work experiences should be highlighted, and any extenuating circumstances should be explained (such as a low grade in a particular course).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
90
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
6.5
Pearson Test of English (PTE)
60
Duolingo
110
Grade Point Average (GPA): Preference is given to students with a GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale. Students with a GPA of 2.7 to 3.0 may be considered for a conditional admission. Students with an overall GPA of 2.5 but with a 3.0 or better for the last 90 quarter hours or 60 semester hours may also be considered for a conditional admission.
Letters of Recommendation: Three different letters of recommendation are required, and emphasis is placed on the quality of the letters. The letters must be typed on official letterhead with a signature, and official contact information of the recommender must be provided for verification of authenticity. Duplicated letters signed by different people will not be accepted.
Personal Statement: A statement of interest must be provided that describes specifically the applicant's interest in the field of microbiology and immunology and their interest in Wright State University as a whole. Any relevant work experiences should be highlighted, and any extenuating circumstances should be explained (such as a low grade in a particular course).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
90
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
6.5
Pearson Test of English (PTE)
60
Duolingo
110
Tuition
USD
13,740