Microbiology, Cell and Molecular Biology
Master's in Microbiology, Cell and Molecular Biology
Curriculum
- Thirty credit hours required for students entering with a bachelor's degree
- Research option: combination of coursework and research, with expectation to publish at least one manuscript in peer-reviewed scientific journal prior to graduation.
- Non-thesis option: course-heavy program that can be completed in one calendar year
- 4+1 accelerated master's option available undergraduate students majoring in microbiology
JOINthe Microbiology and Molecular Genetics Graduate Student Association
This active campus group provides support and volunteer opportunities for microbiology master's and Ph.D. students.
Research and Faculty
Our faculty members are nationally and internationally recognized scientists that collectively conduct a diverse range of cutting-edge research in microbiology. Areas include host-pathogen interactions, immunology, environmental microbiology, photosynthesis, biophysics, human microbiome and cellular signaling.
Admissions Requirements
Research Option Applicants:
- Official transcripts, including overall GPA
- Three letters of professional recommendation
- Personal statement
- Information about published works on which you are an author or co-author
Non-Thesis Applicants:
- Official transcripts, including overall GPA
- Three letters of professional recommendation
- Personal statement
- Information about published works on which you are an author or co-author
- Curriculum vitae/resumé
Accelerated 4+1 Applicants:
- Official transcripts, with a minimum 3.2 GPA on coursework completed at OSU
- Three letters of professional recommendation from OSU faculty members
- Personal statement
- Curriculum vitae/resumé
Test Scores:
- TOEFL scores required for international applicants who aren't native English speakers
Application Deadlines:
- January 15 (fall admission)
- Rolling deadline for Accelerated 4+1, non-thesis applicants
Cost & Assistance
Students accepted into our research M.S. and Ph.D. graduate programs are financially supported by either a graduate research assistantship or a teaching assistantship. They retain this support when they maintain adequate progress in their graduate studies. Financial assistance is not usually offered to non-thesis M.S. or 4+1 Accelerated M.S. students.