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Microbiology and Cell Science

University of Florida
Gainesville , United States
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Program Overview

Program Overview

The Department of Microbiology and Cell Science offers a top-10 education for students who wish to earn their M.S. or Ph.D. in Microbiology and Cell Science. Graduates are well prepared to pursue careers in government, industry, research, and teaching in microbiology, cell biology, cellular biochemistry, and molecular genetics.


Faculty and Research

Currently, there are 25 tenure-eligible faculty positions staffed, 2 emeritus faculty, 5 non-tenure eligible faculty, 16 post-doctoral fellows, over 56 graduate students, and 2 full-time academic advisors. Most faculty are involved in both teaching and research programs that complement one another. The faculty's research programs span areas of broad interest in the cellular and molecular aspects of bacterial, plant, and animal life functions. Areas of research include:


  • Microbial Biochemistry, Physiology, Metabolism, and Regulation
  • Molecular Biology
  • Molecular Genetics
  • Immunology
  • Virology
  • Host-pathogen Interactions
  • Environmental Microbiology
  • Bioinformatics
  • Functional and Comparative Genomics
  • Astrobiology
  • Human Parasitology
  • Cellular Ultrastructure and Function
  • Microbial Communities
  • Microbial Processing of Plant Biomass

Degrees Offered

The Department of Microbiology and Cell Science offers the following degrees with a major in Microbiology and Cell Science:


  • Doctor of Philosophy
    • without a concentration
    • concentration in Microbial and Cellular Data Science
    • concentration in Toxicology
  • Master of Science
    • without a concentration
    • concentration in Medical Microbiology and Biochemistry
    • concentration in Microbiome in Health & Disease

Course Information

Microbiology and Cell Science Courses

The following courses are offered by the Department of Microbiology and Cell Science:


  • BSC 6438: R for Functional Genomics (3 credits)
  • BSC 6459: Fundamentals of Bioinformatics (3 credits)
  • MCB 5205: Microbiology of Human Pathogens (3 credits)
  • MCB 5252: Microbiology, Immunology, and Immunotherapeutics (4 credits)
  • MCB 5305L: Microbial Genetics and Biotechnology Laboratory (2 credits)
  • MCB 5505: General Virology (3 credits)
  • MCB 6151: Prokaryotic Diversity (3 credits)
  • MCB 6317: Molecular Biology of Gene Expression (1 credit)
  • MCB 6318: Comparative Microbial Genomics (2 credits)
  • MCB 6355: Microbial/Host Defense (1 credit)
  • MCB 6407: Prokaryotic Cell Structure and Function (3 credits)
  • MCB 6417: Microbial Metabolism and Energetics (1 credit)
  • MCB 6457: Metabolic Regulation (1 credit)
  • MCB 6465: Microbial Metabolic Engineering (1 credit)
  • MCB 6485: Advanced Techniques in Microbiology and Cell Science (2-4 credits)
  • MCB 6670C: The Microbiome (3 credits)
  • MCB 6772: Advanced Topics in Cell Biology (1 credit)
  • MCB 6781: Extremophiles (3 credits)
  • MCB 6905: Experimental Microbiology (1-8 credits)
  • MCB 6930: Seminar (1 credit)
  • MCB 6937: Special Topics in Microbiology (1-4 credits)
  • MCB 6940: Supervised Teaching (1-5 credits)
  • MCB 6971: Research for Master's Thesis (1-15 credits)
  • MCB 7922: Journal Colloquy (1 credit)
  • MCB 7979: Advanced Research (1-12 credits)
  • MCB 7980: Research for Doctoral Dissertation (1-15 credits)
  • PCB 5136L: Techniques in Microbial and Cell Biology (3 credits)
  • PCB 5235: Immunology (3 credits)

Microbiology and Cell Science Departmental Courses

The following courses are offered by the Department of Microbiology and Cell Science:


  • BSC 6438: R for Functional Genomics (3 credits)
  • BSC 6459: Fundamentals of Bioinformatics (3 credits)
  • BSC 6895C: AI in Agricultural and Life Sciences (3 credits)
  • MCB 5205: Microbiology of Human Pathogens (3 credits)
  • MCB 5215: Clinical Immunology (1 credit)
  • MCB 5252: Microbiology, Immunology, and Immunotherapeutics (4 credits)
  • MCB 5255: Clinical Bacteriology (3 credits)
  • MCB 5256: Clinical Mycology, Virology, and Parasitology (3 credits)
  • MCB 5270: Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) (3 credits)
  • MCB 5305L: Microbial Genetics and Biotechnology Laboratory (2 credits)
  • MCB 5505: General Virology (3 credits)
  • MCB 5655: Clinical Laboratory Ethics, Management, Safety, and Professional Issues (2 credits)
  • MCB 5666: Clinical Research, Assessment, Education, and Quantitative Methods (1 credit)
  • MCB 5705: Astrobiology (3 credits)
  • MCB 5942L: Clinical Microbiology Lab (2 credits)
  • MCB 5945L: Clinical Experience in Microbiology (2 credits)
  • MCB 6095: Careers for Impact in Microbiology and Cell Science (1 credit)
  • MCB 6096: Innovation Project Management for Life Sciences (1 credit)
  • MCB 6151: Prokaryotic Diversity (3 credits)
  • MCB 6317: Molecular Biology of Gene Expression (1 credit)
  • MCB 6318: Comparative Microbial Genomics (2 credits)
  • MCB 6326: Computational Genomics and Epigenomics (3 credits)
  • MCB 6355: Microbial/Host Defense (1 credit)
  • MCB 6407: Prokaryotic Cell Structure and Function (3 credits)
  • MCB 6417: Microbial Metabolism and Energetics (1 credit)
  • MCB 6424: Probiotics (3 credits)
  • MCB 6457: Metabolic Regulation (1 credit)
  • MCB 6458: Post Translational Modifications of Proteins in Microbiology (2 credits)
  • MCB 6465: Microbial Metabolic Engineering (1 credit)
  • MCB 6485: Advanced Techniques in Microbiology and Cell Science (2-4 credits)
  • MCB 6656: Environmental Microbiology (3 credits)
  • MCB 6670C: The Microbiome (3 credits)
  • MCB 6772: Advanced Topics in Cell Biology (1 credit)
  • MCB 6781: Extremophiles (3 credits)
  • MCB 6796: Analysis, Interpretation, and Visualization of Microbiological Data (3 credits)
  • MCB 6900: Final Assessment - Literature Review (1 credit)
  • MCB 6905: Experimental Microbiology (1-8 credits)
  • MCB 6930: Seminar (1 credit)
  • MCB 6937: Special Topics in Microbiology (1-4 credits)
  • MCB 6940: Supervised Teaching (1-5 credits)
  • MCB 6971: Research for Master's Thesis (1-15 credits)
  • MCB 7922: Journal Colloquy (1 credit)
  • MCB 7979: Advanced Research (1-12 credits)
  • MCB 7980: Research for Doctoral Dissertation (1-15 credits)
  • PCB 5136L: Techniques in Microbial and Cell Biology (3 credits)
  • PCB 5235: Immunology (3 credits)
  • PCB 6667: Human Genomics (3 credits)

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Courses

The following courses are offered by the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences:


  • ALS 5156: Agricultural Ecology Principles and Applications (3 credits)
  • ALS 5905: Individual Study (1-4 credits)
  • ALS 5932: Special Topics (1-4 credits)
  • ALS 6046: Grant Writing (2 credits)
  • ALS 6166: Exotic Species and Biosecurity Issues (3 credits)
  • ALS 6921: Colloquium on Plant Pests of Regulatory Significance (1 credit)
  • ALS 6925: Integrated Plant Medicine (4 credits)
  • ALS 6931: Plant Medicine Program Seminar (1 credit)
  • ALS 6935: Topics in Biological Invasions (3 credits)
  • ALS 6942: Principles of Plant Pest Risk Assessment and Management (3 credits)
  • ALS 6943: Internship in Plant Pest Risk Assessment and Management (1-10 credits)
  • ANS 6936: Graduate Seminar in Animal Molecular and Cell Biology (1-2 credits)
  • BCH 5045: Graduate Survey of Biochemistry (4 credits)
  • FNR 6933: Seminar (1 credit)
  • STA 6093: Introduction to Applied Statistics for Agricultural and Life Sciences (3 credits)
  • STA 6329: Matrix Algebra and Statistical Computing (3 credits)

Student Learning Outcomes

Microbiology & Cell Science (Ph.D.)

The following student learning outcomes are expected for Ph.D. students in Microbiology and Cell Science:


  1. Knowledge: Describe orally and in writing the molecular genetic, biochemical, and cellular basis of life.
  2. Skills: Discuss orally and in writing research methodologies for applying the scientific method to the generation of new knowledge.
  3. Professional Behavior: Interact with professional peers with honesty, ethical behavior, cultural sensitivity, teamwork, and effective communication.

Microbiology & Cell Science (M.S.)

The following student learning outcomes are expected for M.S. students in Microbiology and Cell Science:


  1. Knowledge: Describe in writing and orally the molecular genetic, biochemical, and cellular basis of life.
  2. Skills: Discuss orally and in writing research methodologies for applying the scientific method to the generation of new knowledge.
  3. Professional Behavior: Interact with professional peers with honesty, ethical behavior, cultural sensitivity, teamwork, and effective communication.
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