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Microbiology is the study of microorganisms and their interactions with humans, other organisms, and the environment. This degree is appropriate for those contemplating graduate work in microbiology or, with the inclusion of appropriate classes, may be utilized by pre-professional students. Students in this option might also want to pursue the Certificate in Biotechnology described elsewhere in this Catalog. This undergraduate major is recognized by the American Society for Microbiology as meeting their core curriculum for the baccalaureate degree program in microbiology. This major requires 78-79 units in the major, of which 41-42 are lower division courses and 37 are upper division courses. All students must achieve at least a 2.0 grade-point average in each of the following: 1. the entire college record, 2. all units attempted at CSULB, and 3. all courses in the major. In addition, students must receive a ?C? or better in all upper division major courses. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships
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Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available
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Entry requirements for California State University - Long Beach
All transcripts from all institutions attended, Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Paper-based 500, Internet-based (iBT) – 61, International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - 5.5 each sub-section.
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5.5
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TOEFL Internet based overall score: 61.0
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