According to the criteria, one needs at least 24 units of microbiology which can include Thesis, Special Problem, and Practicum in microbiology. I have a degree in molecular biology. I have 4 units from a course that is formally on microbiology. Many of my other courses, while not strictly on microbiology, involve some microbiological techniques. My thesis (6 units) was also on malaria.

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I'm also doing my MS in food science, where I have 8 units of food microbiology. I also have 3 units of sterilization processes that also involve food microbiology.

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Currently, I'm a college instructor and I handle a general/introductory lab course on microbiology. I also handle an elective on food microbiology.

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I'm not sure if these are enough to qualify me to take the exam. I already emailed the PAM asking the same question, but I haven't received a response. I was wondering if anyone here can help me.