MS in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
The primary objective of the Master of Science program in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology is to prepare students for a career in the broad field of biomedical sciences with focus on, but not limited to, microbiology, virology, immunology and cancer research. This program provides extensive theoretical preparation in combination with hands-on research, where students are trained in research laboratories located on the University of Southern California’s Health Sciences Campus – comprised of the Keck School of Medicine, the School of Pharmacy and the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center – or Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA).
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 15
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
English-Language Proficiency Requirements
IMPORTANT: USC does not set minimum scores for admission purposes. The scores listed below are used for placement purposes only to determine if an admitted student will need to take the International Student English (ISE) Examination upon arrival at USC.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
USC accepts only Internet-Based TOEFL (iBT) test scores. Admitted students are exempt from taking the ISE Exam with the following scores:
PhD 100 or above, with 20 or above in each section.
Master’s 90 or above, with 20 or above in each section.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
USC only accepts the IELTS Academic scores. Admitted students are exempt from taking the ISE Exam with the following scores:
PhD 7 or above, with 6 or above on each band.
Master’s 6.5 or above, with 6 or above on each band.
PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic
USC accepts only PTE Academic scores. Admitted students are exempt from taking the ISE Exam with the following scores:
PhD 68 or above, with 53 or above on each band.
Master’s 61 or above, with 53 or above on each band.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
73032 USD
Annual Cost of Living: 20000 USD
Application Fee: 85 USD
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