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.