Bachelor of Science in Microbiology

Miami University

Microbiology is the study of some of the smallest life forms, such as bacteria, molds, and viruses. You’ll take on challenges like antibiotic resistance, toxic waste cleanup with microorganisms, and vaccine development. This program prepares you for entry-level careers in microbiology, pre-professional programs, and advanced degrees. The program in microbiology includes courses in general microbiology, pathogenic (disease-related) microbiology, immunology (dealing with immunity to disease), microbial ecology (environmentally related microbiology), virology, genetics (including recombinant DNA technology), microbial physiology, bioinformatics, chemistry, mathematics, and physics. Laboratories are an essential part of the science courses.The Bachelor of Arts degree is designed for students interested in careers in microbiology, life sciences, and environmental sciences, or who plan to pursue advanced degrees in medicine as well as other healthcare-related fields. Students who anticipate graduate study in microbiology should elect the B.S. in Microbiology program.A major in microbiology prepares students for a career in almost any field in medicine and biology. Microbiologists work in every sector of the economy: universities, hospitals, government agencies, industry, the Peace Corps, and NASA. Our recent graduates report job titles of staff microbiologist, lab technician, research assistant, and technical sales representative.