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Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease Major
Want to learn to diagnose, prevent, and treat infectious diseases?
At a glance
Fascinated by how diseases spread and how we fight them? Turn your curiosity into a career and prepare to address the world’s most critical health challenges via careers in human or veterinary medicine, public health, biotech, diagnostics, and more. In this major, you don’t just learn about microbes. You study what happens when microbes interact with a host – at the general, cellular, and molecular levels.
| Degree type | Bachelor of Science | |||
| Format | On campus | |||
| Part of | College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences | |||
| Competitive major? | No | |||
| Accelerated option? | Yes |
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Some Career Options
Nearly half of graduates from the Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease major continue their education via graduate or professional school, including M.D., D.O., and D.V.M. programs. More than half, however, transition directly into the workforce. Armed with foundational knowledge and a specialized, in-demand skill set, our graduates work in fields that help diagnose, prevent, and treat infectious disease.
- Bioinformatics Specialist
- Biotechnologist
- Clinical Microbiologist/Immuniologist
- Clinical Research Coordinator
- Environmental or Industrial Microbiologist
- Forensic Scientist
- Genetic Counselor
- Infection Control Practictioner
- Laboratory Technician
- Quality Control Analyst
- Pharmaceutical Researcher
- Public Health Specialist
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Tour and info session options
Tours may be available as part of Admissions tours and info sessions, offered throughout the year.
For additional opportunities, please reach out to:
College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Undergraduate Recruiter at [email protected].
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Want a more in-depth look at this major? Take a look at the program website to learn more.