• Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics at the University of California Los Angeles is a 4-year program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • Microbiology at UCLA is a diverse science that includes bacteriology, virology, immunology, genetics, molecular biology, and the study of single cells. 
  • This degree program offers 2 options by which undergraduates can obtain a Bachelor of Science degree. These options are known as Path 1 and Path 2. 
    • Path 1: team-oriented inquiry-based laboratory experience 
    • Path 2: independent research experience 
  • Students have to complete the core courses that are Chemistry and Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Statistics or Mathematics, and Physics.
  • Each core curriculum course must be passed with a grade of C- or better, and all courses must be completed with an overall grade-point average of 2.0 or better.
  • Students receiving a grade of D or lower in two core curriculum courses, either in separate courses or repetitions of the same course, are subject to dismissal from the major.
  • Students get the opportunity to study with internationally recognized faculty whose research funding, in total, is among the highest in the nation.
  •  All the students carry out primary research, either by working in a faculty member’s laboratory or through collaborative research projects in laboratory courses.
  • Undergraduate students majoring in Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics prepare for careers in biomedical research, medicine, dentistry, or other health professions, etc.
  • The Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics (MIMG) is ranked among the top 10 microbiology departments in the country.