Microbiology, Cell and Molecular Biology, MS

Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2023-2024. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.

Thesis Option

Total Hours: 30

Required Courses
MICR 5160Seminar1
Two hours from:2
Recent Advances in Microbiology
Hours Subtotal3
Electives
Select 21 hours from the following:21
Non-zero ending MICR courses at the 5000-level
Non-zero ending BIOC courses at the 5000-level or above
Hours Subtotal21
Thesis
MICR 5000Thesis6
Hours Subtotal6
Total Hours30

Non-Thesis Option

Total Hours: 32

Required Courses
MICR 5160Seminar1
MICR 5163Foundations of Cellular Life3
Six hours from:6
Special Problems
Two hours from:2
Recent Advances in Microbiology
Hours Subtotal12
Electives
Select 18 hours from the following:18
Molecular Microbial Genetics
Biological Laboratory Instrumentation
Non-zero ending MICR courses at the 5000-level
Non-zero ending BIOC courses at the 5000-level or above
Hours Subtotal18
Additional Requirements
MICR 5000Thesis2
Hours Subtotal2
Total Hours32

Graduate College Master's Program Requirements

Learn more about Graduate College 2023-2024 Master’s Degree Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.