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Microbiology

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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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