Microbiology, Cell and Molecular Biology, MS
Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2025-2026. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.
Thesis Option
Total Hours: 30
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| MICR 5160 | Seminar | 1 |
| Two hours from: | 2 | |
| Recent Advances in Microbiology | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 3 | |
| Electives | ||
| Select 21 hours from the following: | 21 | |
| Non-zero ending MICR courses at the 5000-level | ||
| Non-zero ending MICR courses at the 5000-level or above | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 21 | |
| Thesis | ||
| MICR 5000 | Thesis | 6 |
| Hours Subtotal | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Non-Thesis Option
Total Hours: 32
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| MICR 5160 | Seminar | 1 |
| MICR 5163 | Foundations of Cellular Life | 3 |
| Six hours from: | 6 | |
| Special Problems | ||
| Two hours from: | 2 | |
| Recent Advances in Microbiology | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 12 | |
| 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 MICR courses at the 5000-level or above | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 18 | |
| Additional Requirements | ||
| MICR 5000 | Thesis | 2 |
| Hours Subtotal | 2 | |
| Total Hours | 32 | |
Graduate College Master's Program Requirements
Learn more about Graduate College 2025-2026 Master’s Degree Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.