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BA/BS Microbiology at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States

Programme overview

The Microbiology major is administered through the Program in Biology and requires at least 31 credits and a 2.0 major GPA. It combines core microbiology, genetics and biochemistry with advanced laboratory work and specified electives.

Faculty: College of Literature, Science, and the Arts  |  Department: Program in Biology  |  Duration: Minimum 31 credits in the major  |  Intake: Fall (Regular Decision deadline Feb 1; Early Action/Early Decision Nov 1); winter term application deadline Oct 1  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

Core courses are Microbiology (BIOLOGY 207), Genetics (BIOLOGY 305) and one biochemistry course, followed by two advanced laboratories and at least four elective courses (12 credits) drawn from microbiology, ecology and evolutionary biology, epidemiology and molecular biology courses.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (university/college-level, not programme-specific); the major is declared after enrolment.

Intake: Fall (Regular Decision deadline Feb 1; Early Action/Early Decision Nov 1); winter term application d

Duration: Minimum 31 credits in the major

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.umich.edu/apply

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