Research opportunities are available in many cutting edge microbiology research areas Emphasis on interdisciplinary research training Well-equipped research laboratories and core facilities on the UNH campus Laboratory rotations upon entry to the program to become familiar with different research laboratories Weekly graduate student seminar presentations, as well as a departmental seminar series of outside speakers Opportunities to gain teaching experiences as a Graduate Teaching Assistant Accelerated M.S. program available to UNH students enrolled in the B.S. program in Biomedical Science: Medical Microbiology

Completion of foundational courses in biology, chemistry (including organic chemistry), physics, and mathematics Otherwise well-qualified applicants can correct academic deficiencies with enrollment in appropriate courses or independent study during the first year of graduate studies Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores (taken within the past five years) Applicants from non-English speaking countries must provide Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores International applicants living outside the U.S.A. should first complete a free online application Three letters of recommendation Personal statement, including research interests and two or three potential Microbiology faculty thesis advisors.