The Master of Science degree in microbiology and cell science with a concentration in microbiome in health and disease is a 30-credit program designed to be completed entirely online with no in-person laboratory requirements.
Graduates of this program go on to roles in pharmaceutical research, clinical laboratory science, federal agencies, biotech and academic research. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 8% growth in microbiologist employment through 2034, more than double the 3% national average, with median salaries of $87,330. Senior research and federal lab roles regularly exceed $100,000.
This program focuses on how microorganisms interact with the human body and how those interactions shape disease, immunity and treatment strategies.
Areas of study include:
- Human microbiome science
- Microbial ecology
- Genomics and sequencing technologies
- Microbiome-based therapies
Where this degree leads. Graduates pursue roles in:
- Microbiome research and biotechnology
- Healthcare and diagnostics
- Pharmaceutical development
- Academic and clinical research
This field continues to grow as new discoveries reshape how scientists understand human health.
At A Glance
- Admission Requirements
- Application Guide
- 100% online and asynchronous
- Enroll any semester
- No GRE requirement
- Tuition: $535.00 per credit hour, plus fees
