Study Microbiology (MS) - Accelerated Master's Program at University of Arizona in the USA, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The M.S. in Microbiology provides a postgraduate education in the basic science disciplines, including microbiology, immunology and food safety, while embracing an integrative approach to science. You have three options for earning your graduate degree: 1) Traditional M.S., which requires the completion of a major research project and preparation of a formal thesis 2) Accelerated M.S., which allows you to earn both your bachelor's and master's degrees in five years and also involves the completion of a thesis and 3) Non-thesis Applied M.S., which involves writing a scholarly paper based on a limited research project and extensive literature review.

Which department am I in?

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Study options

Full Time (1.5 Years)

Tuition fees

US$35,012.00 per year

Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment - $600 and Living Expenses - Housing and Food - $16,800.

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Main Campus

Tucson ,,

Tucson,

Arizona,

AZ 85721, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Admissions Requirements:

Eligibility criteria include:

Applicant must be a continuing University of Arizona undergraduate with a minimum CGPA of ≥ 3.3.
Completion of ≥ 75 undergraduate units at the time of application and ≥ 90 undergraduate units at the time of entry into the program.
Completion of ≥ 12 undergraduate major credits at The University of Arizona.
Completion or near completion of general education requirements.
Three letters of recommendation.
A personal letter of intent (statement of purpose) describing research and career goals.
Curriculum vitae.
Unofficial electronic copies of all college and university transcripts are to be submitted with the online application.