Microbiology and Cell Science Graduate Programs
The Department of Microbiology and Cell Science offers a top 10 education for students who wish to earn their M.S. or Ph.D. Graduates are well prepared to pursue careers in government, industry, research and teaching in microbiology, cell biology, cellular biochemistry, and molecular genetics. For more information on how to apply for these programs, please visit our M.S. or Ph.D. admissions websites.
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All Courses
UF Microbiology and Cell Science Graduate Degree:
Traditional Full-Semester Microbiology & Cell Science Graduate Courses
(some courses may only be offered to students enrolled in specific programs; contact mcsadvising@ifas.ufl.edu to confirm your eligibility to enroll in a course)- BSC 6459 Fundamentals of Bioinformatics (Fall) — 3 Credits
- BSC 685C AI in Agriculture and Life Sciences (Fall) – 3 credits
- MCB 5205 Microbiology of Human Pathogens (Fall and Spring) — 3 Credits
- MCB 5252 Microbiology, Immunology, and Immunotherapeutics (Spring, Summer A) — 4 Credits
- MCB 5270 Antimicrobial Resistance (Fall and Spring) — 3 credits
- MCB 5505 General Virology (Fall and Spring) — 3 Credits
- MCB 5666 Clinical Research, Assessment, Education, and Quantitative Methods (Fall and Spring) – 1 credit
- MCB 5705 Astrobiology (Spring) — 3 credits
- MCB 6095 Careers for Impact (Fall, Spring, Summer B) — 1 credit
- MCB 6096 Innovation Project Management (Fall, Spring, Summer B) — 1 credit
- MCB 6151 Prokaryotic Diversity (Summer C) — 3 Credits
- MCB 6326 Computational Genomics and Epigenomics (Spring) – 3 credits
- MCB 6407 Prokaryotic Cell Structure and Function (Fall) — 3 credits
- MCB 6424 Probiotics (Spring) — 3 credits
- MCB 6458 Post Translational Modifications of Proteins in Microbiology (Summer C) — 2 credits
- MCB 6656 Environmental Microbiology (Fall) — 3 credits
- PCB 6667 Human Genomics (Spring) — 3 Credits
- MCB 6670C The Microbiome (Spring and Summer C) — 3 credits
- MCB 6796 Analysis, Interpretation, and Visualization of Microbiological Data (Fall) — 3 credits
- MCB 6900 Final Assessment – Literature Review (Fall, Spring, and Summer C) – 1 credit
- MCB 6937 Advanced Molecular Genetics (Spring) — 3 credits
- MCB 6937 Basic Biology of Microorganisms (Fall, Spring, Summer A) — 3 credits
- MCB 6937 Fellowship and Proposal Writing (Fall) – 1 credit
- MCB 6937 Fundamentals in Molecular Genetics (Fall) — 3 credits
- MCB 6937 Microbial Multicellularity (Summer C) – 2 credits
- MCB 6937 Python Programming (Spring) – 3 credits
- MCB 6937 Regulatory Aspects of Microbiome Research (Summer C) – 1 credit
- MCB 6937 Synthetic Biology (Fall) – 3 credits
- MCB 7922 Journal Colloquy (Fall, Spring, Summer C) — 1 Credit
- MCB 7979 Advanced Research (Fall, Spring, Summer A/C) — credits vary
- MCB 7980 Research for Doctoral Dissertation (Fall, Spring, Summer A/C) — credits vary
- PCB 5235 Immunology (Spring) — 3 Credits
- PCB 6667 Human Genomics (Spring) – 3 credits
Off-Calendar Microbiology & Cell Science Module Courses
- MCB 6318 Comparative Microbial Genomics (Spring) — 2 Credits
- MCB 6355 Microbial/Host Defense (Spring) — 1 Credit
- MCB 6417 Microbial Metabolism and Energetics (Fall) — 1 Credit
- MCB 6772 Advanced Topics in Cell Biology (Spring) — 1 Credit
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Programs + Admissions
- Ph.D. Degree Program
- Ph.D. Admissions and Application Information
- Online Master of Science (MS-non thesis) Degree Program
- Online Master of Science (MS-non thesis) Admissions and Application Information
- Clinical Laboratory Microbiologist Certificate Program and Admissions Information
- Distance Ph.D. Program and Admissions Information
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Research
- Learn about our research
- Department Google Scholar Link
- Seminars
- New Data from Our Online BS Degree Program – Development of a Distance Education Program by a Land-Grant University Augments the 2-Year to 4-Year STEM Pipeline and Increases Diversity in STEM
Learn More About Our Online Programs!
- Online BS in Microbiology and Cell Science
- Online Graduate programs in Microbiology and Cell Science
- Graduate Certificate programs
- Master of Science program
- Ph.D. program
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Contact Information
Jacqueline Lee
Associate Director of Academic Advising
- Ph.D. program (campus and distance)
- Online M.S. program
- Graduate Certificates
TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
To schedule an appointment with Jacqueline please click here
Richard "R.B." Barrett
Academic Advisor II
- Online M.S. program
- Graduate Certificates
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Maggie Christman
Academic Advisor II
- Online M.S. program
- Graduate Certificates
(352) 273-0635
TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
To schedule an appointment with Maggie please click here
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Resources
- Course Syllabi
- MCS Graduate Student Handbook
- MCS Ph.D. Example Plan of Study
- UF Schedule of Courses
- UF Graduate School Course Catalog
- MS Final Exam Rubric
- Tools to Improve Scientific Writing
- Guides to creating a CV, Resume, and Personal Statement
New Student Information
To do list for all new students before first day of class:
- Review the Microbiology and Cell Science Graduate Student Handbook: MCS Graduate Handbook
- Review the Graduate School's orientation resources
- Attend departmental orientation (dates TBD)
- Attend the Microbiology Graduate Symposium
To do list for International Students:
- Receive your I-20 and Visa: Review the International Center website for assistance.
- Complete the check-in process for new international students.
- Students who scored 23-27 on the TOEFL iBT (or 45-50 on the SPEAK test) will be permitted a provisional teaching assignment if they concurrently enroll in EAP5836 (Academic Spoken English 2). In addition to this, the UF SPEAK Test can be completed with a score of 50 or higher to waive the requirement to take EAP5836.
Forms for Current Students
- Program of Study Form
- Ph.D.-Supervisory Committee Setup Form
- M.S.-Supervisory Committee Setup Form
- MCS Graduate Committee Meeting Form
- Ph.D Qualifying Examination Form
- M.S. Thesis – Thesis Defense Form
- Ph.D. Dissertation Defense in Microbiology & Cell Science Form
- Individual Development Plan (IDP) – Year 1
- Individual Development Plan (IDP) – Year 2 – Year 4