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Microbiology, B.Sc.

  • Application Deadline
  • 48 months
    Duration
University rank #201 (ARWU) , FL,
The Microbiology major is offered by the University of South Florida.This degree specializes in the study of bacteria and other microbes, primarily at the cell and molecular level, and focuses on disease causing microbes. 

About

The Microbiology degree at University of South Florida specializes in the study of bacteria and other microbes, primarily at the cell and molecular level, and focuses on disease causing microbes.

The Microbiology core and elective requirements include specialized microbiology courses necessary to qualify for certification by the National Registry of Microbiologists, American Society of Microbiology, and employment in microbiology and related fields.

Many microbiology majors plan to apply to medical or dental school, while others plan careers as professional microbiologists in industry and government. Others become teachers or aspire to graduate training in microbiology.

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 48 months
  • Credits
    120 Credit Hours alternative credits
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

  • Cellular Processes
  • Cellular Processes Laboratory
  • Biodiversity
  • Biodiversity Laboratory
  • Cell Biology
  • Cell Biology Laboratory
  • General Genetics
  • General Genetics Laboratory
  • Cell Metabolism
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English Language Requirements

You only need to take one of these language tests:

  • Minimum required score:

    79

    The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.

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  • Minimum required score:

    550

    The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks. Read more about TOEFL®PBT.

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  • Minimum required score:

    6.5

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

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Academic Requirements

  • Online application for admission

  • Non refundable US$30.00 application fee

  • Official secondary transcripts/academic records submitted directly to Office of Admissions in a sealed envelope (or a PDF sent via email from your school counselor)

  • Certified English translation of secondary transcripts, if necessary

  • Official SAT or ACT scores sent directly from the College Board or ACT (must include Writing section)

  • Official IELTS or TOEFL (required for applicants whose first language is not English). For more information, see English Proficiency.

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Tuition Fee

  • International

    17324 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 17324 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.

  • In-State

    6410 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 6410 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for Tampa

  • 1122 - 1960 USD/month
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