The MS with Microbiology specialization is designed to provide students with solid foundation in the area of microbiology. Our rigorous curriculum combined with the research opportunities offered by the department provides the students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences to pursue careers in the field of Microbiology.<br><br>Illinois Tech offers a small, caring faculty giving personal attention to shape a degree suited for different needs, especially through the program's specializations. The M.S. in biology opens possibilities in industry, business, law, policy, administration, or research, either as a terminal degree or as preparation for a Ph.D.<br><br>Choose a thesis option or a non-thesis option to complete the program.<br><br>The thesis option is designed as preparation for a career as an experimental biologists in academia, government, or industry, as well as a path to a Ph.D. This option is available on a competitive basis.<br><br>The non-thesis option is intended as a degree to meet the needs of science administrators, policymakers, patent attorneys, and others. A library research project or a laboratory research project is required to complete the program.