Bachelor of Microbiology
- Flagstaff, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
MIT-wide doctorate giving broad exposure to microbial science with in-depth thesis research.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Conduct independent doctoral-level inquiry in Microbiology. Evaluate evidence and academic literature. Communicate original research findings.
Career outcomes
- Academia
- Industry
- Government
Curriculum
- Required and elective courses graded B- or better
- Three first-year lab rotations
- A semester as teaching assistant
- Research ethics training
- A qualifying exam (written proposal and oral defence) and thesis research.
Entry requirements
Academic
- First-year applicants need a minimum 2.5 GPA (4.0 scale) for the last 3 years of secondary school
- Transfer applicants with 24+ credits need 2.5
- With a US associate degree 2.0. Official transcripts
- Passport and proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 70
- IELTS 6
- Duolingo 95
- PTE 56 or equivalents). Some majors have additional programme admission requirements.
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6
- TOEFL iBT 70
- Duolingo 95
- PTE Academic 56
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy.
How to apply
- Check requirements: first-year 2.5 GPA
- English proof
- Priority dates 1 March (Fall) and 15 September (Spring). Apply online with the NAU international application and pay the 50 USD fee. Upload passport copy
- Secondary and college transcripts (certified English translation)
- English test scores. Show bank statements and the financial sponsor form to receive the I- Pay the 325 USD enrollment fee if required. Apply for the F-1 visa with the I-20.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $31,622, $30,000 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Flagstaff |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences |
| Department | Biological Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Eligible first-time international degree-seeking students at NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus may qualify for the International Excellence Award, Subject to admission and academic criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Mar 2027
107 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Sept 2027
305 days left
Scholarships
Eligible first-time international degree-seeking students at NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus may qualify for the International Excellence Award, Subject to admission and academic criteria.
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The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $31,622, $30,000 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $22,443 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 70, Duolingo 95, PTE Academic 56.
Eligible first-time international degree-seeking students at NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus may qualify for the International Excellence Award, Subject to admission and academic criteria.