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Bachelor of Microbiology

University of Idaho

  • Moscow, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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University of Idaho campus

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

  • Completed secondary school with a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (Admissions Office converts grades) and eligibility for university study in the home country
  • Transfer applicants 2.0 cumulative GPA on 14+ transferable credits (2.8 for College of Engineering transfers from out of state)
  • Proof of funds (Certificate of Financial Responsibility with bank statement) for the I-20

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Completed secondary school with a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (Admissions Office converts grades) and eligibility for university study in the home country, Transfer applicants 2.0 cumulative GPA on 14+ transferable credits (2.8 for College of Engineering transfers from out of state), Proof of funds (Certificate of Financial Responsibility with bank statement) for the I-20

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 70 (test before 2026-01-21) or 4.0 (test on/after 2026-01-21)
  • Duolingo 100
  • PTE Academic 48

Documents you’ll need

  • Secondary School Transcripts

How to apply

  1. Check the GPA and English proficiency requirements and last dates: Fall
  2. Spring
  3. Summer. Apply about three months ahead. Apply on the university website and pay the 50 USD fee by card. Upload transcripts and English proof (the applicable IELTS score
  4. Duolingo 100
  5. TOEFL or PTE 48). Receive the admission decision. Submit the Certificate of Financial Responsibility
  6. Bank statement and passport copy to get the I-20
  7. Then apply for the F-1 visa. Allow time for travel and orientation.

Other costs

Tuition per year$30,225 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusMoscow campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Science
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study pace_
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteEligible first-year international students who attended secondary school outside the United States may apply for the competitive #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship. Applicants must submit a 500–1,000-word essay or a two-to-five-minute video about intercultural learning; admission and a separate scholarship application are required.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 May 2027

    169 days left

Scholarships

Eligible first-year international students who attended secondary school outside the United States may apply for the competitive #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship. Applicants must submit a 500–1,000-word essay or a two-to-five-minute video about intercultural learning; admission and a separate scholarship application are required.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.