Microbiology, General

STEM • Biological And Biomedical Sciences

What is it about?

A program that focuses on the scientific study of unicellular organisms and colonies, and subcellular genetic matter and their ecological interactions with human beings and other life. Includes instruction in microbial genetics, cell biology, cell physiology, virology, pathogenic microbiology, environmental microbiology, immunology, biostatistics, bioinformatics, and laboratory methods including microscopy.

Numbers at a glance

117th
Popular nationwide
106
Search Rank on O's List
77
Colleges offer it
2,443
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
1,006
Women
1,437

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O's Insights on Microbiology, General

  • Major has been increasing in popularity over the last 15 years.
  • 92% of graduates come from public universities.