BS Microbiology at University of Idaho

Programme overview

Microorganisms influence nearly every aspect of life, from human health and agriculture to biotechnology, environmental sustainability and food production. University of Idaho’s Bachelor of Science in microbiology prepares you to understand the biology of bacteria, viruses, fungi and other microorganisms while developing the laboratory and analytical skills needed to solve some of today's most important scientific challenges.

Faculty: College of Science | Department: Biological Sciences | Duration: 4 years, 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

The degree totals 120 credits. Required courses listed in the catalogue include BIOL 1010 Opportunities in Biological Sciences; BIOL 1140 Organisms and Environments; BIOL 3120 Molecular and Cellular Biology; BIOL 3130 Molecular and Cellular Laboratory; BIOL 3800 Biochemistry I; BIOL 4000 Seminar.

Career pathways

The program emphasizes designing and analyzing biological experiments, evaluating scientific literature and communicating scientific information — skills that support careers in research, biotechnology, public health and other microbiology-related fields, as well as graduate study and professional health programs. Related occupations listed for this programme include Natural Sciences Managers; Clinical Research Coordinators; Water Resource Specialists; Bioinformatics Scientists; Molecular and Cellular Biologists; Geneticists.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level admission applies to all undergraduate majors (no separate programme application): first-year applicants with a cumulative unweighted high-school GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required; applicants with a GPA of 2.60-2.99 must submit ACT or SAT scores or opt in to the Vandal Gateway Program; Idaho residents scoring 3 or higher on both the ISAT Math and Literacy tests are eligible regardless of GPA.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

First-year applicants apply through the University of Idaho application or the Common App. The application fee is $50 (nonrefundable) and is not required for Idaho residents. ACT or SAT scores are requested where available; first-year students with a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required.

International undergraduate applicants: rolling admission with no hard deadline; apply at least three months before the start date. Last day to apply: fall May 1, spring Oct. 1, summer March 1. The application fee is $50 USD, paid by credit or debit card in the application portal.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/admissions-apply/first-year-students

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