BS Microbiology at University of Washington

Programme overview

Microbiology is the study of the smallest living organisms (bacteria, algae, fungi, and protozoa) and viruses. Because of their simplicity and rapid growth rates, microorganisms are readily amenable to study in the laboratory. Because their cellular processes closely resemble those of higher organisms, they are ideally suited for fundamental studies of biological structure, physiology, metabolism, genetics and development.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Microbiology | Duration: 92-104 credits | Location: Seattle, WA, United States

What you will study

92-104 credits; Minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA in courses required for admission (31-34 credits):; BIOL 180, BIOL 200 (minimum 2.3 grade), BIOL 220; Complete one of the following:; CHEM 142, CHEM 152, CHEM 162; CHEM 143, CHEM 153; CHEM 145, CHEM 155, CHEM 165; one of CHEM 223, CHEM 237, or CHEM 335; Core Courses (10 credits):; MICROM 402, MICROM 410, MICROM 413 (1 credit), MICROM 450; Distribution Groups and Electives (28 credits):

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Entry requirements

Minimum 75 credits applicable to graduation, with a minimum 2.00 overall cumulative GPA. Completion of the following prerequisite courses with a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA: BIOL 180, BIOL 200 (minimum 2.3 grade), BIOL 220 Complete one of the following: CHEM 142, CHEM 152, CHEM 162 CHEM 143, CHEM 153 CHEM 145, CHEM 155, CHEM 165 one of CHEM 223, CHEM 237, or CHEM 335

Domestic applicants: USD 12,664 a year (2026-27). Resident rate. Seattle campus, full-time, Autumn+Winter+Spring quarters, rate band "Undergraduate" Undergraduate rate for tuition-based programs. Tuition only (operating + building fee); excludes technology fee, services & activities fee, IMA bond and fac Source

International applicants: USD 44,580 a year (2026-27). Non-Resident rate. Seattle campus, full-time, Autumn+Winter+Spring quarters, rate band "Undergraduate" Undergraduate rate for tuition-based programs. Tuition only (operating + building fee); excludes technology fee, services & activities fee, IMA bond and Source

First-year entry quarters: Autumn (begins late September), Winter (begins early January; not open to international first-year applicants), Summer (begins mid-June; most degree-seeking students apply for Autumn). Spring quarter is not open to first-year applicants.

Transfer entry: Autumn and Summer quarters; Spring quarter transfer admission is open only to applicants to specific departments in engineering and computer science.

First-year applications for Autumn (and Summer) open August 15 and close November 15; notification March 1-15. Winter applications open August 1 and close September 1, with notification in November and December. The UW does not offer early decision or early action. Apply through the Common App.

First-year application fee is $85 for U.S. students (fee waivers available) and $95 for international students (no fee waivers). Application requires a Common App essay and a self-reported academic record in STARS. SAT/ACT scores are not required for most applicants; homeschooled applicants and applicants from schools without letter or numeric grades must submit SAT or ACT scores. International applicants submit TOEFL or IELTS scores meeting the minimum English proficiency requirement.

Transfer applications for Autumn and Summer open December 15 and close February 28; notification May 1 to June 30. Transfer application fee is $85 (U.S., fee waivers available) or $95 (international, no fee waivers). SAT/ACT scores are not required for transfer applicants.

Apply through the official page: https://admit.washington.edu/apply/

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