Microbiology
Microbiology focuses on the biology and roles of microscopic life forms that are active in all of our environments and daily activities. The laboratory-intensive curriculum provides knowledge on the genetics and physiology common to all microbes and allows students to explore specific interests with a broad range of advanced electives.
Major
Microbiology
This program provides majors with a more focused education on the biology and roles of microscopic life forms that are active in all of our environments and daily activities. The laboratory-intensive curriculum provides knowledge on the genetics and physiology common to all microbes and allows students to explore specific interests with a broad range of advanced electives such as pathogenic bacteriology, immunology, environmental and food microbiology, virology, microbial forensics, and bioinformatics.
career paths
- Veterinary Medicine
- Medical School
- Dentistry
- Biomedical Science
- Public Health
- Clinical Laboratory Science
- Forensics
- Environmental Scientist
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Public Health
Things to note:
- Only microbiology program in the state
- Laboratory intensive curriculum
- Future of scientific classrooms
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