Microbiology (MA)
The Department of Microbiology offers graduate degrees leading to the Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Science (thesis) and Master of Science (non-thesis) degrees. Major fields of study are diverse, and include Basic and Applied Virology, Bacteriology and Immunology; Pathogenic Microbiology; Aquatic, Ecological and Environmental Microbiology; Microbial Evolution; and Microbiome Sciences. Students may minor in a variety of related disciplines in the Life Sciences, such as Biological Data Sciences, Biochemistry and Biophysics, Chemistry, or obtain certificates in areas such as College and University Teaching (CERT).
The principal objective of the Doctoral Program in Microbiology is the completion of a comprehensive research project and preparation of a dissertation. Student programs and research projects are developed with the major professor and are subject to approval by a committee of graduate faculty members. Example of research areas may include, but are not limited to, Human Gut Microbiome/Gut-Brain Axis, Bioinformatics Applied to Microbiome Data, Microbial Interactions, Microbial Drug Resistance and Food Safety, and Aquatic Microbiology. Microbiology research facilities are excellent, well-equipped, well-funded and employ state of the art technology. The Master Program in Microbiology can be pursued as thesis or through two non-thesis tracks, Microbiome Analytics or BioHealth Sciences.
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Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
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Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Academic Admission Requirements
A four-year baccalaureate degree (or international equivalent), a professional degree (such as BPharm, BVsc, MBBS, MD, DVM, DPharm, etc.), or an appropriate U.S./Canadian alternative degree, from a regionally accredited (US) or recognized (International) college or university, with a cumulative B average (equivalent 3.00 on a U.S. 4.00 grading scale) on the most recent baccalaureate degree or any subsequent graduate degree from a regionally accredited (US) or recognized (International) college or university, plus all work completed thereafter.*
OR:
A four-year baccalaureate degree (or international equivalent), a professional degree, or an appropriate U.S./Canadian alternative degree, from an regionally accredited (US) or recognized (International) college or university, and a 45-quarter credit equivalent graduate degree from a regionally accredited (US) or recognized (International) college or university, with a cumulative B average (equivalent 3.00 on a U.S. 4.00 grading scale) on the most recent graduate degree.
OR:
If the applicant has completed his or her baccalaureate degree in a country that is a signatory of the Bologna Declaration, then:
A Bologna-compliant baccalaureate degree at a recognized college or university of at least three years duration, with a cumulative B average (equivalent to 3.00 on a U.S. 4.00 grading scale) on the degree, plus all subsequent graded course work.
OR:
For other three-year bachelor's degree holders:
A non-Bologna compliant baccalaureate degree of at least three years duration from a recognized college or university, and a 45-quarter credit equivalent graduate degree from a recognized college or university, with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 on the most recent graduate degree.
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Academic credentials
One of the following academic credentials are required:
- 4 year Bachelor's degree
- 3 year Bachelor plus completed Master = 4 year Bachelor's degree
- A professional degree signifying completion of a 4-year equivalent degree relating to a specific career; for example: Law, Pharmacy, Veterinary, Medical or Dental fields (if available in your country)
If bachelor’s degrees in your country are typically 3-years in length, the OSU academic program has the option of validating that the 3-year bachelor’s degree, if earned at an accredited/recognized institution, has appropriately prepared the applicant for their graduate program of study.
Minimum grades
One of the following grading scales is required:
- A cumulative average GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (B average)
- A cumulative average of 60% (First Class) out of 100% is generally equivalent to a B average
- A cumulative average of 8 out of 10 where no classification is given
- Percentage or grade equivalent to First Class
- Grading scales vary, please refer to the grading scale on your transcript.
The OSU Graduate School uses a variety of resources to determine degree and grade equivalencies. Please note that the information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common credentials and grading scales we receive from this country. Equivalencies are subject to change without notice.
English proficiency
Minimum English proficiency for regular admission:
- Internet Based (iBT): 80 minimum total score with minimum of 18 on all subscores
- Paper Based: 550 minimum total score
- IETLS 6.5 total score
Minimum English Proficiency for Transitional Admission Program (TAP):
- Internet Based (iBT): 60-79 minimum total score OR any subscore less than 18
- Paper Based: 500 minimum total score
- IETLS 6.0 total score
English Language Test Requirements for Regular Admission
- TOEFL PBT - 550
- TOEFL iBT - 80
- IELTS - 6.5
- Duolingo - 110
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
60714 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 60 USD
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