Microbiology & Environmental Toxicology (M.S., Ph.D.)
Degrees
The Microbiology and Environmental Toxicology program offers a Master of Science degree and a Doctoral degree.
Important: Transcripts and letters of recommendation are required of all applicants.
See the test score requirements for this program.
Below are specific requirements also needed for this program:
A résumé or curriculum vitae is required.
A statement of purpose is required:
- Upload a single (1) statement of purpose that contains the following required sections:
- Research Interest Statement
- What has made you interested in attending graduate school in your chosen area, and specifically in the UCSC Microbiology and Environmental Toxicology Department?
- What are your academic and career goals?
- Limit to 1 page.
- Statement of Previous Research
- Please describe your previous research experience. Include what projects you worked on, the overall goals, and your specific role. What did you enjoy, and what was challenging?
- It is more important that you address the points above for one project in depth, rather than to provide a comprehensive list of all of your research experiences, which can be listed on your CV/résumé.
- Limit to 2 pages.
- Research Interest Statement
A personal history statement is required:
- Upload a single personal history statement which describes how your educational and life experiences and/or challenges have influenced your career goals and equipped you for graduate school success.
- Limit to 1 page.
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