Microbiology Master's
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The program seeks to help students develop a foundation of knowledge in microbiology, master techniques, critically analyze results from their own research and the work of others, write high-quality technical documents, present their work, and meet the field's professional and ethical standards.
Program Options
The MS degree (thesis or paper), including an Accelerated BS to MS (4+1) Program, requires 30 credits in total, including required coursework indicated below.
Thesis-based MS Outcomes
- Adhere to ethical and professional standards in Microbiology.
- Demonstrate foundational knowledge in Microbiology.
- Participates in scholarly inquiry relevant the field of study.
- Collect and document reproducible and publishable quality data through completion of experiments using at least one technique.
- Critically analyze, write high-quality technical documents, and communicate scientific content to a chosen audience. Contribute significantly (co-authorship) to scientific journal articles.
- Participates in collaboration in ways that enhance the output of the project.
- Display professional skills in personal effectiveness, including managing individual projects and being ready for the workplace.
- Participate in activities that promote leadership, citizenship, and inclusiveness.
Paper Based MS Outcomes
- Adhere to ethical and professional standards in Microbiology.
- Demonstrate foundational knowledge in Microbiology.
- Participates in scholarly inquiry relevant to the field of study.
- Critically analyze and write quality technical documents and communicate scientific content to a chosen audience.
- Participates in collaboration to successfully complete a project.
- Display professional skills in personal effectiveness, including managing individual projects and being ready for the workplace
Students in either Master plan must complete the following courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MICR 701 | Introduction to Graduate Research | 1-3 |
| MICR 720 | Scientific Integrity | 1 |
| MICR 790 | Seminar 2 required for Thesis MS | 1-2 |
| MICR 793 | Individual Study/Tutorial Masters Portfolio | 1 |
| MICR 797 | Master's Paper | 2-4 |
| or | ||
| MICR 798 | Master's Thesis | 6-10 |
Students in either Masters plan must complete one course from each of three core areas of study:
Structure and Functional of Cells (select one of the following options):
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MICR 675 | Virology | 3 |
| MICR 680 | Microbial Physiology | 3 |
| MICR 682 | Microbial Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL 820 | Advanced Cell Biology | 3 |
Microbial Systems (select one of the following options):
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MICR 652 | Microbial Ecology | 3 |
| MICR 653 | Food Microbiology | 3 |
| MICR 660 | Microbial Pathogenesis | 3 |
| MICR 670 | Basic Immunology | 3 |
Analytical Skills & Technology (select one of the following options):
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CSCI 732 | Introduction To Bioinformatics | 3 |
| MICR 671 | Immunological Assays | 2 |
| and | ||
| MICR 645 | Animal Cell Culture Techniques | 2 |
| MICR 681 | Microbial Genomics with Computational Laboratory | 3 |
| STAT 669 | Introduction to Biostatistics | 3 |
Admission and Application Requirements
Graduate College admission and application requirements are found on the Admission Policies page.
Please see the Microbiology program admissions website for more details on the admissions process and Frequently Asked Questions.
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