Degree Overview & Mission
Our microbiology minor is a great way to customize your academic experience by enhancing your major or focusing on a second field of study. With courses that provide a variety of offerings in microbiology, you can tailor your minor to complement other fields of study, particularly within the College of Natural Sciences.
A microbiology minor paired with majors such as biochemistry & molecular biology, environmental science, and food science can expand your understanding and experience around a specific subject, significantly strengthening your breadth of knowledge and benefiting you along your career path.
Admission Requirements
Our microbiology minor is available to all undergraduates students.
Program Requirements
Credit Requirement: 15 credits
Our microbiology minor is available to undergraduates and requires completion of 15 credits in microbiology in courses numbered higher than 300. Students must choose between MICBIO 310 or MICBIO 311. Anyone interested in completing a minor should meet with a faculty advisor to plan their program.
| Required Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| General Microbiology - MICBIO 310 or MICBIO 311 | 3 |
| Intro to Microbiology Lab - MICBIO 265 or MICBIO 312 | 2 or 3 |
Additional Resources
To obtain additional information about our programs, visit our Guide to Undergraduate Programs.