MS Bacteriology at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

The primary goal of the master of science (MS) degree program is to give students a solid understanding of the scientific process and to provide the opportunity to obtain advanced training in microbiology. The master's degree is the terminal degree in this program, and completion of this degree does not allow automatic admission to a PhD program. This program provides the opportunity to tailor a curriculum of advanced coursework and research to fit the needs of each student, with two different pathways (coursework or research pathways, see below).

Department: Bacteriology | Duration: 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (deadline May 1), Spring (deadline September 20) | Location: Madison, WI, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 30 credits. Courses listed in the requirements include MICROBIO 303 Biology of Microorganisms; MICROBIO 526 Physiology of Microorganisms; MICROBIO 470 Microbial Genetics & Molecular Machines; BIOCHEM 501 Introduction to Biochemistry; MICROBIO 812 Bacteriology Career Seminar; MICROBIO 520 Planetary Microbiology: What Life Here Tells Us About Life Out There.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) Not required; Letters of Recommendation Required 3; Application Deadlines; Early review of fall applications begins January 10; Minimum Coursework for Admissions. Applicants applying to the program should have taken some or all of these courses prior to admission to the program for either coursework or research tracks. Applicants may correct deficiencies (up to 6 credits) after admission, but these credits do not apply toward the credits of coursework required for the degree, and all deficiencies must be absolved before completion of the master’s degree.

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 (spring, summer or fall) vary by programme and are listed on each programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. An applicant may have active applications in only one entry term at a time.

Application deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. Applications are submitted through the Graduate School application portal. The application fee is $75 US, non-refundable, payable by credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or debit/ATM; international applicants pay an extra $6 processing fee. Up to three programmes in the same entry term can be applied to for one application fee.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.wisc.edu/apply/requirements/

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