About the course

Microorganisms impact every area of life. The option exposes students to a variety of topics in microbiology and teaches numerous skills needed to work with microorganisms. Training in microbiology prepares students for employment in industry (ex. Quality assurance, vaccine production) and government (ex. laboratory technicians). Currently, employment opportunities abound in applied areas of microbiology such as biological products/pharmaceuticals, food processing, environmental assessment. It also prepares a student for continuing education in microbiology, immunology, and cell and molecular biology. Students may elect to work on research projects with faculty who work in the areas of food microbiology, immunology, microbial genetics, and molecular biology. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Mankato
Fall (August), 2024	Mankato
Spring (January), 2025	Mankato
Fall (August), 2025	Mankato
Spring (January), 2026	Mankato

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Minnesota State University - Mankato

Must provide proof of completion of secondary education (generally 12 years) and be eligible into the universities in their home countries.

　　TOEFL iBT (internet-based test) score of 61 or better

　　IELTS academic test score of 5.5 or better

　　TOEFL PBT (paper-based test) score of 500 or better

　　You will be admitted to Minnesota State University, Mankato if:You rank in the Top 50% of your high school class (with satisfactory ACT score) OR You have a GPA of at least a 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) (with satisfactory ACT score) OR You achieve a 21 or higher composite score on the ACT exam (with satisfactory GPA)

　　

English language requirements

　　5.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 61.0

　　The next application deadline is 16 November 2024

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Minnesota State University - Mankato. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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