MS in Microbiology
North Dakota State University - Graduate School
Key Information
Campus location
Fargo, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 - 2 year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 421 / per credit *
Application deadline
Request info
Earliest start date
Aug 2024
* COST PER CREDIT: North Dakota (and western U.S. states) residents $421 | Minnesota residents $535 | Residents of other U.S. states $632 | International students $737
Introduction
The Department of Microbiological Sciences offers graduate study leading to an M.S. and a Ph.D. The M.S. in Microbiology emphasizes research methodology and laboratory techniques. Faculty in the department have expertise in:
- medical microbiology
- ecology
- genomics
- virology
- immunology
- parasitology
- microbial physiology
- food safety
Admissions
Curriculum
M.S. in Microbiology
A Master's degree in Microbiology at North Dakota State University emphasizes research methodology and laboratory techniques. Student research and academic programs support a strong foundation of knowledge in microbiology and are individually tailored to meet the needs and interests of each student. Graduates are prepared for positions in research or commercial laboratories or for further graduate study.
Students will select a major adviser by the end of the first semester in residence. By the end of the first year in residence, the student and major adviser will select a supervisory committee. Students can earn an M.S. in Microbiology by completing a research thesis under the advisement of a research faculty member or by completing a comprehensive research paper in the program.
Degree Requirements
The Master's program requires 24 months of full-time study, completing a minimum of 30-semester credits with an overall GPA of 3.0 or better. Students are required to select from a list of core courses for eight to nine didactic credits toward their degree.
Plan A (Thesis-based) MS: Of the 30 credits, 16 credits must be in didactic graduate courses.
Plan B (Paper-based) MS: Of the 30 credits, 21 credits must be in didactic graduate courses.
Students with inadequate undergraduate training in microbiology will be required to complete undergraduate courses in microbiology in addition to the required minimum 30-semester credits.
Scholarships and Funding
Financial Assistance
The student must first apply to the Graduate School and be accepted in full or conditional status before he/she is eligible for an assistantship. Research and teaching assistantships are contingent upon the availability of funds and are awarded competitively. Applicants are considered on the basis of scholarship, the potential to undertake advanced study and research, and financial need.