Welcome to the BSc. Biology - Microbiology

The Microbiology concentration will be of interest to students who want to learn more about microbes, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and protists. Students in the Microbiology concentration will learn about the unique features of microbes, how to grow and identify microbes, and the impact of microbes on the health of humans and the environment. The tools of microbiologists include microscopy, cell culture, and molecular biology techniques. Microbiologists work in a variety of fields, including basic research, environmental science, food production, and medicine. They work in universities, hospitals, for private companies, and government agencies. Many graduates are employed as research assistants in these fields. Microbiology is an excellent preparatory concentration for students interested in health professional fields and clinical laboratory science.

Career Path

A degree in biology is a "foundation degree" — careers includes Agricultural scientist, Animal behaviorist, Bio-engineer, Desert ecologist, Medical laboratory tech, Medical librarian, Microbiologist, Molecular endocrinologist, Park ranger, Safety manager, Science teacher, State park resource ecologist, It opens the door and builds a foundation for students to grow into many useful and interesting career paths including becoming a research scientist, pharmacologist, nature conservation officer, forensic scientist, science writer, ecologist, biomedical engineer, or any number of similar occupations.