Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (Master's) at Michigan State University

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Microbiology, Genetics, and Immunology provides basic education in subdisciplines of microbiology and intensive research experience in specialty areas. Students extend their knowledge through advanced coursework, seminars and research under Plan A (thesis) or Plan B (without thesis).

Faculty: College of Natural Science | Department: Department of Microbiology, Genetics, and Immunology | Duration: 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: East Lansing, MI, United States

What you will study

Both plans require 30 credits: MGI 892 Seminar, MGI 991 Topics in Microbiology, four 800-level courses across genetics, microbiology and biochemistry (for example MGI 801 Integrative Microbial Biology, MGI 813 Molecular Virology, MGI 833 Microbial Genetics, MGI 861 Advanced Microbial Pathogenesis, BMB 801 Molecular Biology) and an oral defence. Plan A adds at least 7 thesis credits; Plan B adds at least 7 credits of special problems and a final research report.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Microbiology, Genetics, and Immunology MS: applicants should have the equivalent of two semesters each of physics, inorganic chemistry and organic chemistry, one biochemistry course, mathematics through integral calculus and one or more biological science courses, with proficiency in written and spoken English and a minimum GPA of 3.00. GRE General Test scores are not required; a personal letter of professional intent and objectives is submitted. Applicants lacking some prerequisites may be admitted provisionally.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applicants can start in fall (late August), spring (January) or summer (May) in the MPH programme; intake terms for other graduate programmes are set by each department or program.

The graduate application fee is $75 for domestic and international applicants, with one fee per application; applicants may submit up to two applications to different graduate majors per semester. Applications are reviewed by the department or program, which sets its own deadlines.

MPH application deadlines (SOPHAS completion): fall May 18, spring October 18, summer February 15; MSU supplemental application: fall June 1, spring November 1, summer March 1.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.msu.edu/apply/graduate-students

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