The Microbiology curriculum has two options: Microbiology (with various tracks) and Medical Laboratory Science.  There is also a Biotechnology curriculum with a Microbial Systems option. Some courses in these options require additional course fees.

In this option, students obtain a thorough education in the fields of medical, ecological, physiological, and environmental microbiology, immunology, virology, and molecular biology. This curriculum is excellent preparation for:

  • graduate study in microbiology and other fields of the biological sciences
  • medical, dental, and other professional schools
  • careers in industry, university, institute, and government laboratories

There are several tracks a student can choose within this option to tailor their studies to their interests. These include the Microbiology Track, the Pre-Medical Track, the Pre-Veterinary Track, the Environmental Track, and the Environmental Health Track.