Microbiology (B.S.)
The study of living microorganisms & infectious agents.
Microbiologists study microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, algae, fungi and some types of parasites. They try to understand how these organisms live, grow and interact with their environments.
Is it for you?
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Enjoy laboratory work.
- Are curious about life.
- Enjoy problem solving.
- Appreciate science and the scientific method.
- Enjoy thinking abstractly.
Career Opportunities
Explore possible career opportunities with this degree:
- Microbiologist lab technician
- Food, feed and bioproducts manufacturing
- Production and quality control in the food and dairy industry
- Vaccine development
- Master's or Ph.D.
Recent Employers
Graduates have gone on to work at employers such as:
- Healthcare industry/labs
- POET
- Valero
- 3M
- SGS
- Bel-Brands
- RTI
- Graduate school
Internship Opportunities
We have provided the following internship opportunities:
- 3M
- Novartis
- Prairie AquaTech
- Mayo Clinic
- On-campus labs (industrial microbiology, biochemistry, molecular microbiology, food science, dairy science)
