Type of Degree

M.S.

School or College

Larner College of Medicine
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Area of Study

Health and medicine
Science, technology, engineering and mathematics

Program Format

On-campus, Full-time

Credit hours to graduate

30 credit hours

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Program Overview

  •  Gain a broad knowledge base of concepts in microbiology and molecular genetics and acquire the professional skills and academic credentials you need to take the next step in your career.
  • Our M.S. degree requires a minimum of 30 credits of research and coursework and typically takes 2 years to complete.
  • For more information, check out the Graduate College Catalogue for this MS 

Concentrations

If you're an undergraduate student at the University of Vermont who is interested in getting a head start on a Master of Science in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, check out our Accelerated Master's Program. 

Deadlines

Application deadline for the next academic year is March 31.

Admissions

Eligibility and Admission Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00.
  • Minimum course requirements:
    • Completion of 2 semesters of undergraduate biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry and 1 semester of calculus
    • Completion of 1 course in genetics, 1 course in microbiology with a laboratory, and 1 course in cell biology.
  • GRE/GMAT scores are not required.
  • Students must be admitted through the Graduate College before taking any courses that will be applied to the Master’s Degree.
  • You will need:
    • a personal statement,
    • a resume,
    • current transcripts from all colleges/universities attended, and
    • contact details for three letters of recommendation.
  • The graduate school has further requirements for international students. Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency. 

Costs and Funding

FAQ on Associated Costs

  • Is financial aid available? Our program does not currently offer teaching assistantships, research assistantships, fellowships or tuition waivers.
  • Do I need to take the GRE to apply? No, our program does not require the GRE or other graduate level entrance exams for admission.
  • Can I apply for an application fee waiver? Yes, this can be requested from the UVM graduate school.

If you have further questions about the MS in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, please contact the Director of the program, Dr. Leigh Knodler (leigh.knodler@med.uvm.edu).

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