Overview

The Microbiology M.S. is offered through the Department of Biology, part of the College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana University Bloomington. The department includes expert faculty who specialize in a wide range of disciplines within the biological sciences.

Key Features

The Microbiology M.S. includes significant coursework in inorganic and organic chemistry, physics and math, which helps prepare students for graduate and professional programs. Many Microbiology M.S. majors participate in independent research with faculty members.

The Microbiology M.S. attracts students from a variety of backgrounds and interests. They typically possess some of the following qualities:

Aptitude for quantitative and scientific reasoning

Curiosity about the basic structure, function, growth, and evolution of bacteria, fungi, and viruses

Aspire to contribute to scientific research

Desire to work as a doctor, dentist, or other health professional

Appreciation of the natural world

Intellectual curiosity and imagination

Interest in thinking critically and ethically about biological research and its societal impact

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Medical microbiology

Prokaryotic microbiology

Eukaryotic microbiology

Ecological and environmental microbiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bloomington, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum admission requirements for the Master of Science degree include undergraduate courses in basic biology, including cell biology and genetics, general and organic chemistry, physics, and mathematics, including calculus. Biochemistry is recommended. Coursework deficiencies should be addressed during the first year of enrollment. Applicants must have an overall grade point average of at least 3.0 (B). Scores on each section of the GRE general test should exceed 55 percent. For international students, an IELST score of 6.5/7 is required; TOEFL would be approximately 100. The master’s program does not allow for conditional acceptance of applicants. MS students are not financially supported by the department and must pay for own courses and fees.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

35577 USD / year

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Out-of-State

35577 USD / year

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In-State

35577 USD / year

≈ 35577 USD / year

Living costs

Bloomington

United States

1071 - 1733 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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