{"id":259,"date":"2021-06-23T04:50:11","date_gmt":"2021-06-23T04:50:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/master-of-microbial-biotechnology\/?page_id=259"},"modified":"2024-09-10T20:07:30","modified_gmt":"2024-09-10T20:07:30","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/master-of-microbial-biotechnology\/prospective-students\/frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n

Get answers to many frequently asked questions about the MMB program. If you need additional information, please fill out our contact form<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is a “Professional” Science Master degree?<\/strong><\/h2><\/a>
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A Professional Science Master<\/a> degree (PSM) is a new philosophy in graduate science education. For this degree, science students combine advanced scientific training with the development of workplace skills employers value (e.g., communication skills, team-building, business development, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the MMB PSM program, students complete practicum projects their first three semesters and a capstone in their final semester. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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When do you review applications?<\/strong><\/h2><\/a>
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We accept applications for fall admission only<\/strong>. We admit students on a rolling basis and review applications at the beginning of the spring semester.
Priority review applications are due February 15th. <\/strong>Applications will undergo review starting February 15th.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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When is the best time to apply?<\/strong><\/h2><\/a>
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We typically receive most applications between January and March. We allocate about 15 seats for each cohort and offer admission on a rolling basis. Thus, the timing of your application is essential<\/strong>. For example, we might fill the next cohort before May 1, which means we may not consider applications submitted after this date, even if they are submitted before the deadline.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What does the application packet include?<\/strong><\/h2><\/a>
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The application packet includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n