Master of Science in Biological Sciences with Specialization in Microbiology

South Dakota State University

USA,South Dakota

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 9,810/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 35

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USA, South Dakota

Type: University

Location Type: Rural

Founded: 1881

Total Students: 11,405 +

Int. Students: 606 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1451 Stadium Rd, Brookings, SD 57007, United States

Master of Science in Biological Sciences with Specialization in Microbiology

Program Overview

The Department of Biology and Microbiology provides students with a wide range of opportunities for advanced study. The graduate faculty offer expertise and graduate student advisement in subdisciplines from molecular biology through ecology. Faculty members are very successful in obtaining extramural funds to support graduate student projects. Graduate students have modern research laboratories, equipment and field research sites available to carry out their research projects. The learning environment, scholarly excellence and quality of teaching are areas of strength in the department’s Graduate Program.

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Program content: Graduates will demonstrate fundamental knowledge in biological or microbiological sciences broadly focused on cellular and molecular biology concepts and will specialize in specific area of biology, microbiology or molecular biology.
  • Content – Research: Graduates will carry out research and scholarly activity in analysis of scientific data using statistics.
  • Communication skills: Graduate will demonstrate effective oral and written communications skills in expressing and reporting scientific findings and concepts.
  • Intellectual and critical thinking: Graduates will demonstrate effective intellectual and critical thinking traits.