Degree Programs

NC State offers four graduate degrees in microbiology: Doctorate (Ph.D.), Master’s of Science (M.S.), Master’s of Microbiology (M.M.), and Master’s of Microbial Biotechnology (MMB).

Learn more about each of our microbiology graduate programs via the links below.

Ph.D.

Our doctoral degree emphasizes research and training for professional careers in science and research leadership.

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M.S.

The Master’s of Science is research degree available for students interested in careers in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

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M.M.

The Master’s of Microbiology is a non-thesis, course-intensive graduate degree, suitable for individuals already employed in government and industry.

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MMB

The Master’s of Microbial Biotechnology is a two-year, cross-disciplinary, non-thesis degree that provides students with dual training in microbiology and business.

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Undergraduate Degree

Get your bachelor of science in microbiology from NC State.

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