B.S. in Microbiology at San Diego State University

San Diego State University (SDSU) offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Microbiology through its Department of Biology. This program is designed to be completed in four years. The tuition fees for this course are approximately USD 20,170. To gain admission to the B.S. in Microbiology program, students must demonstrate English language proficiency. Accepted tests for this requirement include IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE.

Microbiology is the study of tiny living things like bacteria, viruses, and fungi. It looks at how these microorganisms work and how they affect people, animals, and the environment.

Some careers related to microbiology include:

• Food microbiology, which focuses on the safety and quality of food.
• Pharmaceutical microbiology, which involves testing medicines for safety.
• Soil microbiology, which studies microorganisms in the soil.
• Aquatic microbiology, which looks at microorganisms in water.
• Biodegradation, which is how microorganisms break down waste.
• Microbial physiology, which studies how microorganisms live and grow.
• Microbial genetics, which looks at the genes of microorganisms.
• Molecular biology, which studies the molecules that make up microorganisms.

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12th Grade

A minimum score of 80% is required in 12th grade, along with a GPA of at least 3.6 out of 4.0.

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TOEFL

Marks: 80.0

A minimum score of 80 out of 120 is needed in TOEFL.

IELTS

Marks: 6.5

A minimum score of 6.5 out of 9 is required in IELTS.

PTE

Marks: 58.0

A minimum score of 58 out of 90 is required in PTE.

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Application Process for San Diego State University

Step One: Additional Documents Required

• Grade reports or transcripts for each year of study completed (for example, 9th to 12th grade or 10th to 12th grade).
• Examination Certificates (such as Secondary School Examination Certificate, Higher Secondary or Intermediate Examination Certificate) issued by the State Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, if applicable.
• Proof of English language proficiency.

Step Two: Start Your Online Application

Begin your application by visiting the official San Diego State University admissions page.

Step Three: Application Fees for This Course

The application fee is USD 70, which is approximately INR 5,900.

Modes of payment include:

• Credit Card
• PayPal

San Diego State University offers the option to pay tuition fees in installments. Initially, students will need to pay $2,376 upon enrolling. The remaining balance will be divided into three installments each semester.

Students living on campus will receive housing and meal plan fees billed in eight installments throughout the academic year.

Step Four: Application Deadline

The deadline for fall applications (August) is April 1st.

*Please note that these dates are tentative based on the previous year's records. For exact deadline dates, it's best to consult with an expert counselor.

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 84.27 | Tuition & expenses were last updated in December 2024"