Program Overview
The microbiology graduate program provides comprehensive training in various aspects of microbiology, equipping graduates with skills in research, laboratory techniques, communication, and teaching. It offers research opportunities in specialized fields and prepares students for research careers in academia, industry, and government. The program emphasizes the development of flexibility and depth for effective competition in a diverse research environment.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The microbiology graduate program offers broad training that provides graduates with the flexibility and depth necessary to compete effectively for research positions in universities, industry, and government. The program includes instruction on various aspects of microbiology, oral and written communication, laboratory techniques, teaching and research skills, and professional working practices. The Department of Microbiology offers programs of graduate study leading to the MS and PhD degrees in microbiology. The following research fields are represented in the department: microbial physiology, genetics, immunology, parasitology, pathogenic bacteriology, molecular biology, microbial ecology, and environmental microbiology.
