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MS Microbiology at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, United States

Programme overview

The Department of Microbiology does not admit students to the Microbiology MS degree program. Admission to graduate study is only through the PhD degree program. Information about the Microbiology PhD program can be found here . Graduate Degree Program in Microbiology Microbiology, PhD The Department of Microbiology at Illinois offers unique opportunities for graduate students to become skilled and creative microbiologists.

Faculty: School of Molecular & Cellular Biology  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Champaign, IL, United States

What you will study

Required courses listed include MICR 599 Thesis Research (0 min applied toward degree).

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Application information

Entry requirements

to graduate study is only through the PhD degree program. Information about the Microbiology PhD program can be found here . Graduate Degree Program in Microbiology Microbiology, PhD The Department of Microbiology at Illinois offers unique opportunities for graduate students to become skilled and creative microbiologists. Our graduate program of study leads to the doctor of philosophy degree (PhD). Students interested in the Microbiology PhD program must apply directly to the School of Molecular and Cellular Biology . During the first semester, students perform three laboratory rotations, choosing from any laboratory in the School. Students select a laboratory for their thesis research in December and formally join the appropriate graduate program at that time. Admission Applicants interested in the Microbiology PhD program will need to apply directly to the School of

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