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Microbial Ecology - MS

Graduate Program Application Information


Graduate Program - Microbiology with Microbial Ecology Option

Program Website -http://life.umt.edu/grad/name/microbiology

NOTE - BEFORE APPLYING, IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED APPLICANTS REVIEW THE "Admission Section" OF THIS SITE FOR SPECIFIC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS.

Degree/Major/Option - MS/Microbiology/Microbial Ecology

Admission Semester(s) and Application Deadline(s):

  • Fall - Priority will be given to complete application packets postmarked by January 15. Complete application packets received after this date will be considered on a space available basis.

Deadline(s) if also Applying for Assistantship:

  • Complete application packet must be postmarked by January 15

Test Requirements:

  • GRE -minimum combined score of 1100 in the verbal and quantitative ability sections
  • GRE scores not more than 5 years old
  • The TOEFL, IELTS or MELAB are also required of international applicants
  • All official test scores must be sent to the UM Graduate School

The following "Additional Application Materials" must be mailed directly to the department (address below):

  • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose (1-2 pages)
  • Curriculum vitae

Division of Biological Sciences
The University of Montana
Health Sciences 104
32 Campus Drive #4824
Missoula, MT 59812-4824