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Microbiology explores microscopic organisms including bacteria, fungi, and viruses. You'll tackle pressing issues like antimicrobial resistance, bioremediation using microbes, and creating vaccines. This curriculum equips students for starter positions in microbiology, pre-professional tracks, and graduate studies. The microbiology program covers subjects ranging from fundamental microbiology to specialized areas like disease-causing microbes, immune system studies, environmental microbiology, virus research, genetic engineering, microbial functions, computational biology, along with foundational chemistry, math, and physics courses. Hands-on lab work forms a crucial component of these science classes.
The Bachelor of Arts degree caters to those pursuing careers in microbiology, biological sciences, and environmental studies, or aiming for medical school and other healthcare graduate programs. Students considering postgraduate work in microbiology should opt for the Bachelor of Science in Microbiology track.
A microbiology degree opens doors to diverse medical and biological career paths. Professionals in this field find opportunities across various sectors: academic institutions, healthcare facilities, government bodies, corporations, international organizations, and space agencies. Alumni frequently secure roles as microbiology specialists, laboratory analysts, research associates, and scientific product consultants.