Graduate Program

The Division of Biological Sciences offers M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees (in Biochem/ Microbiology) with an option in Microbial Ecology.

Our group (see Faculty, Research, and Labs) offers a variety of research approaches and topics in microbial ecology. Graduate student projects are either funded by Division Teaching Assistantships or through research grants. Currently, these are at $14,500 plus tuition waver and summer salary (RA's).

Research, while not limited to Montana, certainly takes advantage of the stunning natural setting and local ecosystems (terrestrial and aquatic).

For general information regarding graduate studies at UM, consult the Graduate School homepage.

If you are an international student, you can visit the Foreign Student and Scholar Services Office at UM.

Admission

You can find an overview of application deadlines and information here. There is also a link for downloading required forms. You are encouraged to make contact with a potential advisor prior to application, if you wish.

Required course work

You can find the required course work in the microbial ecology degree option for M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees listed in detail here. Full detail regarding admission and progress through the program can be found in the graduate regulations for Biochemistry/ Microbiology.

You will find your committee can tailor the course work to your needs.