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 Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease, you don’t just learn about microbes. You study what happens when microbes interact with a host – at the general, cellular, and molecular levels.

In this major, you’ll master core skills like: 

• Critical thinking and problem-solving: Learn to analyze complex biological systems, design and interpret experiments, and identify patterns within microbial life and infectious diseases. 
• Research and data analysis: Learn how to conduct experiments, collect and interpret data, and draw meaningful conclusions. 
• Laboratory techniques: Develop proficiency in various lab techniques and general laboratory practices used in biomedical research and clinical settings.  
• Science communication: Learn how to effectively translate data and research findings into consumable, relatable information that influences and motivates others. 

New major for Fall 2026. More information to come.