BS Microbiology at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Microbiologists study the structure, function, and interaction of microbes, which make up 60 percent of the Earth's biomass. Regarded by many as the foundation of the biosphere, microbes were likely the first form of life on Earth, predating plants and animals by more than three billion years. Microbiologists study the role of microbes, such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses, in our world.

Faculty: College of Biological Sciences  |  Duration: 4 years / 120 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Foundational Courses, CBS Content Areas, Microbiology Major-Specific Courses, Upper-Division Writing Intensive Coursework within the Major. All degree-seeking students must complete the University’s Liberal Education requirements. At least 19 upper division credits in the major must be taken at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus.

Career pathways

The microbiology major prepares students for advanced work in graduate programs in microbiology and related fields and serves as preparation for careers in the health sciences.

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