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Master of Microbiology and Cell Biology

Montana State University

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

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About the program

Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology and Cell Biology at Montana State University is a programme in infectious disease, Microbiology and immunology.

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

  • Formulate original research questions in Microbiology and Cell Biology
  • Critically evaluate scholarly evidence
  • Apply rigorous research methods and communicate a substantial research contribution.

Career outcomes

  • Academia
  • For-profit
  • Government

Curriculum

  • Doctoral research in microbiology
  • Immunology and cell biology
  • In environmental or biomedical topics
  • Culminating in a dissertation with interdisciplinary collaborations. Admission is rolling and the GRE is not mandatory.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor degree from an accredited or government-recognised university
  • GPA about 3.0/4.0
  • Three recommendation letters
  • Personal statement
  • Transcripts and English proficiency
  • GRE not mandatory
  • Programmes may set higher standards.. Entry grade detail: B average (3.0/4.0) or equivalent
  • Department standards may be higher.

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (generally four years) or equivalent from an accredited or government-recognised university.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 4.2
  • TOEFL PBT 550
  • Duolingo 120

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results
  • Recommendation Letters
  • Statement of Purpose.

How to apply

  1. Check the graduate programme requirements and any department-specific deadlines. Submit the online application and pay the 60 USD application fee. Upload official transcripts
  2. English proficiency evidence
  3. Three recommendation letters and a personal statement. Programmes may add test scores. After admission submit your confirmation. International Student & Scholar Services gives health insurance
  4. Orientation and housing information.

Other costs

Tuition per year$26,814, $25,040 USD
Application fee$60 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusBozeman
Faculty or schoolCollege of Agriculture
DepartmentMicrobiology & Cell Biology
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value30,60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteScholarships or financial assistance may be available at Montana State University for eligible students based on academic merit, financial need, program criteria, or funding availability.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    1 Oct 2026

    Closed
  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Apply by

    1 Feb 2027

    79 days left
  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    15 May 2027

    182 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.