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Microbiology and Immunology

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Overview

Microbiology is the study of microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoa and parasites. Microorganisms play an important role in the environment and in human, animal and plant life and disease. Immunology studies our immune system's structure and processes. If you鈥檙e interested in microbiology and how the body fights infection and disease, the BSc. Microbiology and Immunology Major might be the right program for you.聽

The curriculum provides a substantial background in microbiology, immunology and related disciplines (chemistry, biology, biochemistry), which will prepare you for professional schools, graduate education, or entry into jobs in industry or research institutes.

Careers

As a graduate from the Microbiology and Immunology Major, you can pursue careers in scientific research or acquire job positions in health, research, clinical, and medical institutes. You may also wish to pursue graduate studies in the field.聽

You could become a professional:聽

  • Forensic laboratory technician
  • Laboratory assistant
  • Pharmaceutical sales representative
  • Food technologist
  • Medical technologist
  • Biological researcher

Students working in a lab

Student experience

Thanks to the launch of the 91滴滴 Interdisciplinary Initiative in Infection and Immunity, now is an exciting time to work in microbiology and immunology at 91滴滴.

This initiative brings together over 250 researchers, clinicians and clinician-scientists from across the 91滴滴 academic network to tackle infectious and immune threats to human health. It includes innovative discovery research, cutting-edge scientific platforms and ambitious interdisciplinary translational research projects that deliver solutions to the populations that need them the most.

Possible minors

Minors are a great way to customize your academic experience. Many students use minors to pursue interests outside their major, while others choose minors to complement their degree.

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Ready to apply?

For this program, you'll need to apply to the Faculty of Science in the Biological, Biomedical & Life Sciences group.

See the聽full eligibility information聽for more information about deadlines and required documents for your application.

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