Career Development

Supporting Pathways to Your Future

Your future with Microbiology starts here. Discover potential career paths, professional opportunities, and the faculty mentorship available to support your growth and guide your next steps.

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Careers

Our Microbiology program prepares students for graduate school, medical/dental school, or a career in a wide range of fields including ...

To learn more about the different career paths, meet with a faculty mentor!

Visit Our Faculty Mentoring Page

Requesting Letters of Recommendation

Letters of recommendation play an important role in graduate school, research, and career applications. When requesting letters of recommendation, keep two key principles in mind:

  1. Choose professors, research mentors, or supervisors who truly understand your strengths, accomplishments, and goals, and can speak to them in a personalized way.
  2. Support your recommenders by providing organized materials, application details, clear timelines, and all required submission information to ensure a timely and impactful recommendation.
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Professional Development

There are multiple opportunities to further your career in Microbiology early on.