MS Microbiology at University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Programme overview

The MS in Microbiology provides broad basic knowledge, technical competence in research fundamentals and independent thinking. Thesis, project and coursework-only (with comprehensive exam) options are offered.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Microbiology | Duration: Two to three years usually; minimum 30 graduate credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Knoxville, TN, United States

What you will study

Students complete at least 30 graduate credit hours. The thesis option includes MICR 500 Thesis (6 hours), one course in biochemistry, molecular biology or bioinformatics and one in statistics, with a thesis defense. First-year students do laboratory rotations and serve one semester as a graduate teaching assistant. The project and coursework options end with an oral or written examination.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to have an undergraduate GPA of 3.00 or better on a 4.00 scale, with a year of general biology, one year of calculus, two years of chemistry (including one year of organic), one year of physics and an introductory microbiology course; deficiencies can often be removed during the first year. The general GRE is optional. Three letters of recommendation from current or former faculty are required.

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.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer. Domestic applicants may apply up to two weeks before the start of the desired term unless the programme sets an earlier deadline.

International graduate applicants on F and J visas: Fall online submission April 15 and file completion May 15; Spring June 15 and October 1; Summer October 15 and February 15. Departmental deadlines may be earlier.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utk.edu/

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