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Master of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics

University of Vermont

  • Burlington, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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University of Vermont campus

About the program

Biology degree specialising in microbes, Immunology and molecular genetics.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop knowledge of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics and apply scientific reasoning
  • Data interpretation
  • and clear reporting of findings to academic or practical tasks. Evaluate relevant information and communicate findings effectively.

Career outcomes

  • Biomedical research
  • Biotechnology
  • Public health
  • Environmental science
  • Medical or dental school

Curriculum

  • Foundations in biological sciences
  • Chemistry and physics
  • Specialisation in microbial and cellular physiology
  • Immunology
  • Molecular biology and genetic engineering
  • Hands-on gene cloning
  • Microscopy
  • Genomics and bioinformatics.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Recognised bachelor's degree (US or equivalent foreign degree
  • Three-year degrees case by case)
  • Programme-specific prerequisite courses
  • English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 90
  • IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 110) unless waived
  • Recommendations and statement as the programme requires.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (US or equivalent foreign), Programme-specific prerequisites

Language tests

  • Duolingo 110
  • TOEFL iBT 90 (4.5 on new scale)
  • IELTS 6.5
  • IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Bachelor's Degree Certificate
  • English Language Test Results

How to apply

  1. Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$37,464 - $49,128, $43,296 USD
Application fee$65 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusBurlington campus
Faculty or schoolLarner College of Medicine
DepartmentMicrobiology and Molecular Genetics
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value30
Study paceFull-time,Fixed
Post-study stay1
Scholarship noteScholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.