Master of Science

The Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics offers a Master of Science degree

  • M.S. degree requires a minimum of 30 credits of research and coursework
  • Qualifying exam for candidacy, and the writing and defense of a thesis. 
  • The objective of this program is to provide a broad knowledge base of Microbiological and Molecular Genetic concepts to increase their competitiveness to pursue additional graduate degrees (PhD, MD)
  • Or to prepare students for careers in pharmaceutical, biotechnology and related industries

More information available here.

https://catalogue.uvm.edu/graduate/microbiologymoleculargenetics/microbiologymoleculargeneticsamp/

Accelerated Master's Program

If you're an undergraduate student at the University of Vermont who is interested in getting a head start on a Master of Science in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, check out our Accelerated Master's Program. 

Contact Us

Have questions about this program? Contact Leigh Knodler. 802-656-0726. Email

For more information about the Graduate College, please visit: The Graduate College