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Course Overview

The mission of the Department of Cell Biology, Microbiology and Molecular Biology (CMMB) is to prepare graduate students for professional careers in academia, government or industry in the areas of Cell Biology, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology. We pursue excellence in the following programmatic research areas: genome integrity and mechanisms of aging, bacterial pathogenesis and resistance, structural and computational biology.

Due to the interdisciplinary aspect of most Research projects, faculty and graduate students often work together on broad ranging research projects that bring together many of the traditionally separate areas of biology.

Because of the many undergraduate courses that require hands-on experimental laboratories, CMMB support many graduate students as Teaching Assistants. CMMB values high quality teaching at all levels of support. Research Assistant positions may also be available to support research with specific faculty members depending on an individual faculty members funding. Numerous scholarship opportunities are also offered on a competitive basis through the USF Office of Graduate Studies.

Entry Requirement 

Admission Requirements:

Must meet University Admission and English Proficiency requirements as well as requirements for admission to the major, listed below.

  • Preferred minimum scores of 153V (500V on the old test; 61st percentile), and 148Q (600Q on the old test; 30th percentile), 4.5 AW on GRE
  • It is expected that candidates for the M.S. degrees will have completed courses equivalent to those required for the B.S. in Microbiology at U.S.F.
  • Three letters of recommendation from faculty in sealed envelopes (on their university letterhead) with the envelope seal signed by the recommender. Students shall complete a Student Recommendation Form that can be found on the Department website and submit it to the recommenders.
  • A brief essay stating your intended field of research and professional goals. Please indicate your specific research interests, in order that the application may be referred to appropriate faculty members. In the essay please list 2-3 CMMB faculty members that you would like to have review your file.
  • Applicants must complete the Application for Teaching Assistantship (TA) Form that can be found on the Department website if they wish to be considered for a TA position. Applicants who do not return this form will not be consider for a teaching position. Applicants should attach a resume to the Application for Teaching Assistantship (TA) Form that highlights any previous teaching experience.

Curriculum Requirements:

Total Minimum Hours: 30 Credit Hours

  • Core Requirements - 6 Credit Hours
  • Additional Required Courses - 3 Credit Hours Minimum
  • Elecctives - 7 Credit Hours Minium
  • Thesis/Non-Thesis - 14 Credit Hours

Fees

Total Cost :

Florida Resident: $23446

Out-of-State Resident: $34360


This information was accurate on : 15/12/2020
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