Applied and Environmental Microbiology
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    Applied and Environmental Microbiology

    West Virginia University
    West Virginia University
    United States of America
    United States of America, Morgantown
    University Rank:#1001
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    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 1,140 / credit
    Next IntakeAugust 16, 2023
    Applied and Environmental Microbiology

    About

    The minor in Applied and Environmental Microbiology is designed to introduce students to the beneficial and harmful roles of microorganisms in a variety of diverse environments including plants, animals, soil, food, air, and water. Emphasis is given to the importance of microorganisms in such applied areas as public health, plant disease, pollution and pollution abatement, biological control of pests, bio-deterioration, and ecology. 

    A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required in all minor courses
    A grade of C or higher must be earned in all minor courses
    Minor Requirements
    AEM 341
    & 341L    		General Microbiology
    and General Microbiology Laboratory    		4
    PPTH 401
    & 401L    		General Plant Pathology
    and General Plant Pathology Laboratory    		4
    Minimum of seven hours selected from the following: **7
    AEM 401
    & 401L
    		Environmental Microbiology
    and Environmental Microbiology Laboratory
    AEM 420
    		Soil Microbiology
    AEM 445
    		Food Microbiology
    AEM 449
    		Food Microbiology Lab
    AEM 493
    		Special Topics
    AEM 495
    		Independent Study
    ENVP 401
    & 401L
    		Environmental Microbiology
    and Environmental Microbiology Laboratory
    ENVP 420
    		Soil Microbiology
    PPTH 409
    & 409L
    		Nematology
    and Nematology Laboratory
    PPTH 470
    & 470L
    		Forest Pest Management
    and Forest Pest Management Laboratory
    PPTH course - Research-Airborne Fungi
    PPTH 503
    & 503L
    		Mycology
    and Mycology Laboratory
    Total Hours15
    *

    Maximum of four hours of special topics courses (AEM 493 or PPTH 493) can be applied toward the 15-hour total and requires approval of the division director.

    **

     Courses with the same title are equivalent to each other.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • Must have at least a 2.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale for general admission.
    • Must meet English Proficiency or request conditional admission and admission to the Intensive English Program (IEP).
    • Please be advised that some Engineering majors may reach capacity and therefore will be restricted from entry.
    • For direct admission to some colleges and majors, SAT or ACT scores are required and must be sent to WVU directly from the respective testing services. Please review the program requirements. For all other majors, international students are encouraged but not required to submit SAT or ACT scores, if available. SAT/ACT scores are useful for determining scholarship eligibility.
    • WVU welcomes applications from students with IGCSE and O-Level Certificates from an approved UK exam board for admissions consideration. We require a minimum of five subject passes, of which two must be English and Mathematics. The average of the grades must be at least a 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). A passing grade in the subject of English will be accepted as evidence of sufficient English ability.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 53
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 60

    How to Apply

    1. Review the admissions requirements, English Language Proficiency requirements (scores are for undergraduate levels only) and our undergraduate application deadlines.
    2. To apply for an on-campus program, complete either the WVU Application or the Common App and include the nonrefundable fee of $65.

      WVU Application The Common App

      To apply for an online program, use the steps for WVU Online Campus applicants.

    3. Have your Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic or Duolingo English Test scores sent to WVU.
    4. Send the following information to WVU:
      • Copies of all official academic records/transcripts in original language of issue (transcripts from U.S. institutions must be sent to WVU directly from the institutions).
      • Copies of all academic certificates or diplomas in original language of issue.
      Note: Original or certified copies of official records/transcripts must be submitted after admission or upon arrival.
      • English translations of academic records/transcripts and certificates/diplomas.
    Applied and Environmental Microbiology
    West Virginia University
    West Virginia University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Morgantown

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