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    Microbiology and Cell Science

    Microbiology and Cell Science

    Microbiology Online text with microbes in the background

    Graduation Information for M.S. 

    Before your final semester, contact your advisor for instructions and deadlines to ensure you graduate on time.  

    Comprehensive Examination:

    The comprehensive final exam for the Master's Degree is fulfilled by completing a Literature Review Paper in  MCB 7922 – Final Literature Review during your last semester. This course is required to graduate. 

    The graduate certificates do not require a final examination for completion.  

    Degree Application

    For questions regarding graduating, please contact mcsadvising@ifas.ufl.edu.

    Graduation

    Master of Science in Microbiology and Cell Science with a concentration in Medical Microbiology and Biochemistry

    Students must take at least 3 credits in the final fall/spring semester (or 2 credits in the final summer semester) to graduate.

    • 30 overall credits are required – Download the list of degree requirements
    • Only courses completed with a grade of C or higher can be counted toward the degree
    • Students must maintain both a 3.0 overall GPA and 3.0 major GPA to graduate
      • A lower GPA will result in academic probation
    • Students must take at least three credits in the graduation semester (two credits if graduating in the summer semester)
    • Satisfactorily complete MCB 7922 – Final Literature Review in the graduation semester
      • Final Literature Review Guidelines
    • We will not accept transfer credits from other programs/institutions. All 30 credits must be completed through our required or elective coursework.

    Graduate Certificate in Medical Microbiology

    Students must take at least 3 credits in the final fall/spring semester to graduate.

    • 11 credits are required to complete the certificate.
    • Only courses completed with a grade of C or higher can be counted towards the certificate.
    • You must maintain both a 3.0 overall GPA and 3.0 major GPA to graduate.

    Graduate Certificate in Environmental Microbiology

    Students must take at least 3 credits in the final fall/spring semester to graduate.

    • 13 credits are required to complete the certificate.
    • Only courses completed with a grade of C or higher can be counted towards the certificate.
    • You must maintain both a 3.0 overall GPA and 3.0 major GPA to graduate.

    Graduate Certificate in Microbiome and Health 

    Students must take at least 3 credits in the final fall/spring semester to graduate.

    • 12 credits are required to complete the certificate.
    • Only courses completed with a grade of C or higher can be counted towards the certificate.
    • You must maintain both a 3.0 overall GPA and 3.0 major GPA to graduate.

     

    For more information, please contact mcsadvising@ifas.ufl.edu 

    At A Glance

    • Admission Requirements
    • Application Deadlines and Critical Dates
    • Entirely online
    • Classes offered spring, summer and fall
    • No GRE requirement!

    Programs
    • Microbiome in Health and Disease
    • Medical Microbiology and Biochemistry
    • Environmental Microbiology
    Tuition
    • $535.00 per credit hour plus fees
    Application Procedure
    1. Complete the Application Intent form
    2. Complete the Graduate Application
    3. Send your Transcripts
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    (352) 505-8109

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