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Credits Required
120
21
Format
Face To Face
Face To Face
Location

All undergraduate students begin their academic career on the Allendale Campus.

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Undergraduate students in this program study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.

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Coursework

The curriculum meets the needs of students planning to enter the workforce or applying to graduate school in a variety of science disciplines. Students study a variety of topics, including:

  • Bacteriology
  • Chemistry
  • Immunology
  • Mathematics
  • Microbial genetics
  • Microbial physiology
  • Mycology
  • Parasitology
  • Physics
  • Virology
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Students take courses in a variety of disciplines, including:

  • Anthropology
  • Biology
  • English
  • History
  • Legal studies
  • LGBTQ culture
  • Social work
  • Sociology
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Career Options

Microbiology is an excellent choice for students interested in a variety of health-related careers or pursuing postgraduate professional degrees. Graduates find careers in areas such as:

  • Biotechnology
  • Clinical laboratory sciences
  • Education
  • Government
  • Pharmaceutical sales
  • Public health
  • Research
  • Science writing
  • Technical support specialties
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LGBTQ studies minors can apply their education to careers in:

  • Counseling
  • Law, politics, and lobbying
  • Health professions
  • Higher education leadership
  • Teaching and administration
  • Human resources
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Social services
  • Governmental and nongovernmental agencies
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Application Deadline
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Skills Employers Want

The B.S. in Microbiology at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual accounting job postings.

  • Clinical Research
  • Clinical Trials
  • Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
  • Auditing
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Biology
  • Oncology
  • Data Collection
  • Data Management

Source: EMSI, 2020

 

 

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