University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Program Information

Degree Offered

Completion of the program will lead to the degree: Master of Science (MS).

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The graduate program in biology/microbiology is designed to provide the advanced training appropriate for professional competitiveness in public and private job sectors. It is particularly applicable to: people employed in governmental agencies or private industries, especially those dealing with health, agricultural or environmental issues; secondary school teachers; and those preparing to pursue a doctoral degree in biology, microbiology or a sub-discipline of these fields.

Eligibility Requirements:

Three reference letters are required. At least two of the three required letters should be written by individuals, preferably professors in the sciences who are qualified to appraise the applicant's abilities and potential ability to succeed in graduate school. Use preformatted letters provided by the Graduate Studies office.

International Student Requirements:

Provide evidence of English language proficiency. This is demonstrated by submitting an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test score, having attended a U.S. college or university for more than a year, having received all undergraduate instruction in English (subject to verification) from a foreign institution or having resided continuously in the U.S. for more than a year.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999