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M.S. in Molecular Biology, Microbiology and Biochemistry

At Southern Illinois University - Carbondale

Location

United States

Qualification

Master degree

Fees

USD21555

(2026)

Duration

3 Semester(s)

Next intake

13.01.2027

Entry Score

6.5

IELTS

Course info

This is an interdisciplinary graduate program providing training leading to either the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) or Master of Science (MS) degrees in Molecular Biology, Microbiology and Biochemistry.The program is designed to offer advanced training in biochemistry, biophysics, bacteriology, genetics, immunology, microbial physiology, virology, mycology, molecular biology, cell biology, developmental biology, cancer biology and structural biology.Prospective graduate students should have an undergraduate degree in any of the Biological, Chemical or Physical sciences. Applicants are recommended to have completed courses in biology, organic chemistry, physics and mathematics. Candidates with deficiencies in any area may be admitted, but such deficiencies may lead to requirements for additional course work during graduate study. An advisory system in the program will help students in planning their course of study. Prospective students are encouraged to contact program faculty in areas of their research interest.

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Duration: 3 Semester(s)

Fees: USD21555

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2027	Carbondale
Summer (June), 2027	Carbondale
Fall (August), 2027	Carbondale

Entry requirements for Southern Illinois University - Carbondale

To be eligible to be considered for admission to a graduate degree program, you must meet the following minimum Graduate School requirements: 2.7 (on a grading scale with 4.0=A; approximately a "B-" average) on the last two years of Bachelor's coursework; 3.0 on all previous graduate work (approximately a "B" average).

The English language requirement may be met by submitting: 550 on the paper-based TOEFL; 80 on the internet-based TOEFL; 6

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Application Deadline

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Further information

If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at Southern Illinois University - Carbondale. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.