Master of Science [M.S] Microbiology and Environmental Toxicology
- The METX M.S. degree can be attained through Plan I thesis (coursework and thesis, minimum 40 credits) or Plan II (coursework and capstone project, minimum 40 credits). In addition, METX offers a fifth-year Plan I (thesis) M.S. degree path when earned contiguous with an appropriate Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree at UCSC.
- The METX M.S. degree combines core courses and electives to provide interdisciplinary training in microbiology, toxicology, and environmental health sciences.
- Graduates from the program are exceptionally prepared to take research or management positions in organizations concerned with microbial and environmental health-related sciences.
- Graduates may also pursue fields in education or enter doctoral programs in biological and environmental health sciences or related fields.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fee | $15102 | $15102 |
| Total Fees | $15102 | $15102 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
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| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 80 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 320 | 340 | 2 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 54 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
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A bachelor's degree or it's equivalent from an accredited university awarded (conferred) prior to the quarter in which admission is sought.
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Applicants with a three-year undergraduate degree must also hold a post graduate diploma, Master’s Degree, or a higher degree.
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Vocational, secretarial, associate, or technical degrees are not acceptable as a first degree.
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Degrees that are completed through extension universities are not acceptable as first degrees.
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Degrees that follow the Bologna Accord must state as such in the official transcript.
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A cumulative or overall GPA of 3.0 (on a 4 point scale) in the last two years of undergraduate education.
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.