1. University of California Santa Cruz
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  4. MS Microbiology and Environmental Toxicology

MS Microbiology and Environmental Toxicology

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

University of California Santa Cruz

Program Overview

The QEI Committee consists of three members that will be chosen by the faculty. At least two must be METX faculty and the third can come from any department (including METX). The student s supervisor does not serve on this committee or assist the student with this exam, but s/he can be consulted regarding the composition of the committee. Students may petition for a change of committee members, but the final decision will rest with the faculty.

Program Key Stats

$37900 (Annual cost)



58 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Personal history/statementStatement of PurposeWriting SampleCurrent GRE Scores (General Test only)Three letters of recommendation (MUST be submitted online)Transcripts. It will now be possible to upload unofficial transcripts for the application. Official transcrips will not be required until an admitted student accepts. If you are a non-native English speaker you will be required to take an English language competency exam. UC Santa Cruz accepts the TOEFL or IELTS test. Official scores must also be sent

Career Options

  • Toxicologists work as consultants in companies which deal with food
  • chemical or cosmetic products
  • Numerous career avenues for toxicologists exist in chemical
  • food
  • pharmaceutical
  • and environment related industries; in teaching and research
  • and in government organisations dealing with regulation of chemical usage
  • Biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries are the largest employers of toxicologists

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