Northern Arizona University
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Northern Arizona University is a public research university based in Flagstaff, Arizona. Founded in 1899, it was the final university established in the Arizona Territory. NAU is one of the three universities governed by the Arizona Board of Regents and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

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Bachelor of Science in Microbiology

The Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology consists of a series of Life Science foundation courses followed by advanced courses that survey a range of microbiological sub-disciplines. These include courses focused on the interaction between microorganisms and human disease, such as infectious diseases, medical microbiology, and immunology but also courses that investigate the role of microbes in the environment including environmental microbiology, microbial ecology and industrial microbiology and biotechnology. From bioremediation to virology, students will develop an understanding of biological and chemical systems of microorganisms — and develop a foundation for a career in a range of professions that involve microbiology.
The Life Sciences Core is designed to provide the student with a strong grounding in biology, chemistry and mathematics. The student, in consultation with an academic advisor and using a basic course schedule as a guideline, may select from elective microbiology courses relevant to a range of disciplinary areas and career fields, such as Immunobiology, Medical Microbiology, Microbial Ecology, Bioinformatics, and Virology; or design his or her own set of electives approved by one of the program academic advisors. 
Numerous undergraduate research opportunities involve you in the process and application of science in research areas at NAU’s research centers and institutes, such as the Pathogen and Microbiome Institute (PMI) and the Center for Ecosystem Science and Society (EcoSS). Due to the rigorous nature of our program, our graduates are well prepared for medical schools, careers in government agencies, or graduate programs.
Student Learning Outcomes

  • Identify, describe, and understand the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and empirical findings in microbiology including:
    • Describe fundamental principles of biology e.g., central dogma, diversity of life, inheritance and how these principles relate to microorganisms.
    • Describe unique microbial genetic systems (i.e., prokaryotic and viral genomes, lateral gene transfer, plasmid structure and function, etc.).
    • Know the biological diversity of microbial forms, and understand that this diversity results from evolutionary processes.
  • Apply scientific and quantitative reasoning to data analysis and interpretation in microbiology.
    • Collect, analyze and interpret scientific data, including developing a familiarity with microbiology laboratory techniques and safety procedures. (Bio 205)
    • Develop proficiency in the quantitative skills necessary to analyze biological problems (e.g., arithmetic, algebra, dimensional analysis, and statistical analysis as applied to biology).
    • Apply the scientific method as a demonstration that they understand its application.
  • Effectively communicate evidence-based findings in microbiology to technical and non-technical audiences. 
    • Communicate scientific information effectively.
    • Find and critically evaluate appropriate sources for scientific articles, proposals, and a variety of outreach and public materials regarding microbial organisms.
    • Develop oral and written skills for communicating science to expert and non- expert audiences.
  • Synthesize breadth and apply depth of general microbiological knowledge through civil discourse and application of concepts in microbiology.
    • Synthesize material from lower division courses across a biological sub-discipline and apply this to advanced course material (i.e., a Capstone experience); specifically, students will draw from their learning experiences in the fields of microbiology as related to the topic of their capstone course.
    • Demonstrate familiarity with the role microbes play in genetic modification technologies and industry.
    • Demonstrate familiarity with the role of microbes in human disease, the human immune response and medical interventions against microbial infection, or the role of microbes in the context of ecosystem function.

https://catalog.nau.edu/Catalog/details?plan=MBIBSX&catalogYear=2324 

Upload copies of your official transcripts from all secondary (high school) and post-secondary (college or university) education to your application, as well as any vocational or ESL grade reports. You can also later email them to studynau@nau.edu. All transcripts become the official property of the university and cannot be returned. Failure to provide complete information may delay your admission decision.

  • All transcripts and mark sheets must be submitted in English.
  • We require a minimum 2.5 grade-point average (GPA) for first-year and transfer students.
  • Transfer students who have earned 24 or more credits at an American post-secondary institution only need to submit that transcript as part of their application. A high school transcript is not required.

NAU accepts transcript evaluations from members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as part of the evaluation process. However, the result of a transcript evaluation does not guarantee that transfer credits will be awarded. All transcripts from post-secondary institutions in Nigeria must be evaluated from members of the NACES services.

Evaluation Services: NAU SpanTran Application, World Education Services

TOEFL 70 IBT (School code 4006, MyBest Score accepted)
IELTS 6
Duolingo 95
ACT English and Reading 21
SAT ERW 350
Pearson Test of English 56
IB English A 5 for higher level and 6 for standard level
IB English B 7 for higher and standard levels
Transferring from a US institution One 3-credit course in English composition with a passing grade
Exchange student from Europe B2 level in English
From a high school entirely taught in English Four years of high school English (composition and literature) with passing grades as well as verification from your school that all courses are taught in English
From one of these English-speaking countries No proof of English required
If you don’t meet one of these requirements, please consider joining our Program in Intensive English to receive conditional admission to NAU and be fully admitted upon completion of the program. To participate, all you need is a Duolingo score of 55, IELTS 4, PTE 20, or TOEFL 20.

Provide proof of financial support via bank statements and complete the financial guarantee form for the total amount of estimated tuition and fees for bachelor’s degree students for the academic year (summer not included). This document is required to issue your SEVIS form I-20 (needed in order to apply for your student visa).

If you bring dependents with you, please submit the financial guarantee with dependents form and provide an extra USD $6,000 per dependent.

If you have any questions, please contact us at studynau@nau.edu.

https://nau.edu/center-international-education/apply-bachelors/ 

For full-time undergraduate students, NAU offers over 130 bachelor’s degrees.

Priority deadlines for undergraduate international student admissions:

  • fall semester: apply by March 1 to begin classes in August
  • spring semester: apply by September 15 to begin classes in January

Note: applications are accepted year-round, but your starting date will be determined by each semester’s application deadlines.

Explore NAU’s Undergraduate https://degree-search.nau.edu/search/undergraduate%20degrees . Deadlines may vary by program.


 

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