$49,114 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Bachelor of Science [B.S] Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics
- Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics at the University of California Los Angeles is a 4-year program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- Microbiology at UCLA is a diverse science that includes bacteriology, virology, immunology, genetics, molecular biology, and the study of single cells.
- This degree program offers 2 options by which undergraduates can obtain a Bachelor of Science degree. These options are known as Path 1 and Path 2.
- Path 1: team-oriented inquiry-based laboratory experience
- Path 2: independent research experience
- Students have to complete the core courses that are Chemistry and Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Statistics or Mathematics, and Physics.
- Each core curriculum course must be passed with a grade of C- or better, and all courses must be completed with an overall grade-point average of 2.0 or better.
- Students receiving a grade of D or lower in two core curriculum courses, either in separate courses or repetitions of the same course, are subject to dismissal from the major.
- Students get the opportunity to study with internationally recognized faculty whose research funding, in total, is among the highest in the nation.
- All the students carry out primary research, either by working in a faculty member’s laboratory or through collaborative research projects in laboratory courses.
- Undergraduate students majoring in Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics prepare for careers in biomedical research, medicine, dentistry, or other health professions, etc.
- The Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics (MIMG) is ranked among the top 10 microbiology departments in the country.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $13804 | $13804 | $13804 | $13804 |
| Health Insurance | $2850 | $2850 | $2850 | $2850 |
| Books and supply | $1434 | $1434 | $1434 | $1434 |
| International differential fee | $31026 | $31026 | $31026 | $31026 |
| Total Fees | $49114 | $49114 | $49114 | $49114 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 100 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 50 | 90 | 3 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 105 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must either be in the final year of secondary school or have already completed secondary school studies to get admission in this program.
- Students must have a background in basic math, physics, and geology and advanced coursework specialized in geophysics.
- A GPA of 3.4 (B+ grade) out of 4.0 is required in the last two years of the studies.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Students are expected to complete Year X and Year XII state board exams.
- The competitive students typically achieve high marks, primarily A1 and A2 grades or scores above 80.
- students must complete both year X and XII state board or CBSE examinations, with average marks above 70 and no mark below 60.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.