MA/MS in Microbiological Sciences and Immunology is a master's degree in Biological Sciences programme offered by Wagner College in Staten Island, United States. It carries 34.0 credits (graduate credits). Teaching is in English.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Biological Sciences
Credits: 34.0 (graduate credits)
Language: English
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Wagner's Department of Biological Sciences awards a Master of Science in Microbiology. The program is meant to prepare graduates for work in clinical, industrial, government or academic laboratories as microbiologists, immunologists, virologists and related specialists.
Study emphasizes the biochemistry and physiology of microbial life, along with general medical and public health microbiology. Students work in a science complex that houses an electron microscopy center, tissue culture facilities, research laboratories and specialized instruments.
Applicants need a bachelor's degree in a biological science or chemistry, prior microbiology and chemistry coursework, and background in statistics. Two plans of study are available. The thesis plan involves original research and a written thesis, requiring at least 34 graduate credits including six of thesis research. The non-thesis plan adds coursework and ends with a comprehensive examination.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Bachelor's degree with a major in a biological science or chemistry; an undergraduate microbiology course and 16 chemistry credits including organic chemistry with lab; statistics course or demonstrated proficiency; advising by the program director before first registration.
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Test
Min / Max
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Notes
Language Proficiency
TOEFL iBT
81.00 total score
Required
TOEFL taken before 21 Jan 2026; scores on the revised scale from 21 Jan 2026 require a minimum of 4.5
