This award is a non-admitting, terminal degree for Ph.D. students in Microbiology who have completed appropriate coursework but leave the program prior to completion of the doctorate degree requirements.

International students can study the Microbiology MS at University of Wisconsin Madison at its main campus in Madison , United States of America. This Master degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 2 years and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on September 7, 2027.
About Microbiology MS
- Demonstrate a scientific understanding of the field of microbiology and/or immunology.
- Identify and utilize scientific methodologies and practices appropriate to the field of study.
- Articulate scientific theories, methodologies and research approaches in microbiology and/or immunology.
- Identify sources and assemble evidence pertaining to questions or challenges in the field of microbiology and/or immunology.
- Evaluate and synthesize information pertaining to questions or challenges in the field of microbiology and/or immunology.
- Communicate clearly in ways appropriate to the field of scientific study.
- Recognize, understand and apply principles of ethical and professional conduct appropriate to the field of study.
- Understand and apply principles of laboratory safety in the field of study.
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Microbiology MS at University of Wisconsin Madison
Entry Requirements
A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from an international institution is required. International applicants must have a degree comparable to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree. You must have completed your undergraduate degree, or similar, before starting graduate school.
A minimum undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 on the equivalent of the last 60 semester hours (approximately two years of work) or a master’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required. Applicants from an international institution must demonstrate strong academic achievement comparable to a 3.00 for an undergraduate or master’s degree. The Graduate School will use your institution’s grading scale. Do not convert your grades to a 4.00 scale.
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 7
- TOEFLMin 93
English Program Requirements
Every applicant whose native language is not English, or whose undergraduate instruction was not in English, must provide an English proficiency test score. TOEFL scores must be submitted electronically via ETS. IELTS scores can be submitted electronically or by paper. Our office address is: UW-Madison Graduate School, Office of Admissions, 232 Bascom Hall, 500 Lincoln Drive, Madison, WI 53706. Your score will not be accepted if it is more than two years old from the start of your admission term. Country of citizenship does not exempt applicants from this requirement. Language of instruction at the college or university level and how recent the language instruction was taken are the determining factors in meeting this requirement.
Applicants are exempt if:
Tuition and Fee Information for Microbiology MS at University of Wisconsin Madison

United States of America, Madison