1. West Virginia University
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  3. Bachelors
  4. BS Applied and Environmental Microbiology

BS Applied and Environmental Microbiology

5 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

West Virginia University

Program Overview

The major in applied and environmental microbiology is ideal for students desiring a career at the forefront of human and plant health, industry, food science, and the environment. In this curriculum, future professional microbiologists are prepared with basic backgrounds in the areas of microbial ecology, environmental microbiology, soil microbiology, public health microbiology of food and water, plant pathology, and molecular biology. With supporting coursework in such areas as organic chemistry, biochemistry, genetics, plant science, soil science, physics, calculus, and statistics students will be well prepared for employment, further educational training at the graduate level, or for professional school (medical and dental school).

Program Key Stats

$24774 (Annual cost)



76 %

Eligibility Criteria

2.8
32
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1230
6.5
79

Additional Information & Requirements

Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose, Artist's Statement, Statement/Letter of Intent, 3 Letters of recommendation, Writing Sample

Career Options

  • Biomedical scientist
  • Clinical research associate
  • Food technologist
  • Microbiologist
  • Pharmacologist
  • Physician associate
  • Research scientist (life sciences)
  • Scientific laboratory technician
  • Technical brewer

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