• Dalhousie University offers a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Immunology for a duration of 4 years.
  • It is an on-campus, co-op program offered on a full-time basis.
  • Microbiology is the study of microorganisms and viruses.
  • In Microbiology and Immunology at Dalhousie, students will study microscopic organisms and how they can impact their lives.
  • Students will learn from faculty who are experts and active researchers in infectious diseases, cancer biology, inflammation, and host-pathogen interactions.
  • First-year students begin by taking foundation courses in science.
  • These courses will give students the background for more in-depth studies on topics such as bacteriology, virology, immunology, microbial genetics, bacterial pathogenesis, and much more.
  • Students taking Microbiology and Immunology also have the opportunity to participate in work terms through the co-op education program.
  • Some sample that students can study are:
    • Virology
    • Immunology
    • Food Microbiology
  • Students will also have the foundation to pursue further studies in professional programs such as medicine, dentistry, law, and pharmacy.
  • Job opportunities after BSc Microbiology and Immunology are Microbiologists, Laboratory Technician, etc and the average salary goes up to 48,000 USD.