Msc in Immunology & Microbiology
As a student in the Immunology & Microbiology Graduate Program at Baylor College of Medicine, you will receive a personalized, inquiry-based education and actively acquire a sophisticated understanding of basic and translational immunology and microbiology problems and state-of-the-art techniques. We also emphasize the development of critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills necessary for diverse scientific careers. Our interdisciplinary faculty members have diverse research interests that span many aspects of basic, translational, and clinical immunology and microbiology. This broad spectrum of topics provides rich opportunities for collaborative and interdisciplinary thesis projects at the cutting-edge of training in these fields.
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
All graduate school applicants, regardless of citizenship status, must demonstrate proficiency in English to be offered admission. To fulfill this requirement, applicants must satisfy one of the following criteria:
Baccalaureate degree (or higher) earned from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or at an institution at which English is the medium of instruction in the following countries.
Baccalaureate degree (or higher) from a country where official language is not English, but the mode of instruction and examination of the institution was in English. Applicants will need to have the institution’s registrar or administrative official submit a letter containing the university’s seal or stamp stating the mode of instruction was in English.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) toefl.org The minimum TOEFL score required is 90 for the internet-based test (ibt) OR 610 on the TOEFL ITP Plus. Scores cannot be older than two years. Official TOEFL scores must be received electronically directly from Educational Testing Service (ETS). Baylor College of Medicine’s Institutional Code is 6052.
IELTS (International English Language Testing Service) ielts.org The minimum IELTS score required is an overall score of a 6.5. Scores cannot be older than two years old. The testing agency should mail the official results directly to the Baylor College of Medicine at the following: Baylor College of Medicine Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences One Baylor Plaza, MS Code:BCM215 Houston, TX 77030
For admissions purposes, the graduate school will use the highest test score from one test date. Applicants can enter their unofficial scores directly on the application for initial program review. However, all students offered admission must supply official scores in order to receive an offer letter.
Each academic program conducts an independent and holistic review of their candidates. They may require a higher minimum TOEFL or IELTS score where previous experience and demands of the discipline warrant it.
There are no exceptions to these requirements. Applicants are encouraged to re-take one of the exams above to meet the minimum requirements.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
77956 USD
Annual Cost of Living: 14000 USD
Application Fee: 100 USD