MS in Microbiology & Immunology

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How have your background and life experiences, including cultural, geographical, financial, educational, or other opportunities or challenges, motivated your decision to pursue a graduate degree at the University of Michigan? For example, if you grew up in a community where educational, cultural, or other opportunities were either especially plentiful or especially lacking, you might discuss the impact this had on your development and interests. This should be a discussion of the journey that has led to your decision to seek a graduate degree. Do not repeat your Academic Statement of Purpose.

Upload your curriculum vitae or resume that describes your education, work experience, research publications, teaching experience, professional activities, volunteer activities, community engagement, honors, and awards. The following information is required on the header of your statement. Write "Curriculum Vitae/Resume" at the top of your document Your name The name of the graduate program

The Academic Statement of Purpose should be a concise, well-written statement about your academic and research background, your career goals, and how Michigan's graduate program will help you meet your career and educational objectives. The following information is required on the header of your statement. Write "Academic Statement of Purpose" at the top of your document Your name The name of the graduate program Make sure your margins are set up at one-inch and that any inserted tables fit within those margins to avoid pages being added or removed in your original document(s).