1. University of Iowa
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  3. Bachelors
  4. BA and BS Microbiology

BA and BS Microbiology

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Iowa

Program Overview

Microbiology is the branch of biology that studies the smallest living things: bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa, and viruses. It also studies immunology how higher organisms respond to foreign substances.This is an excellent major for undergraduate students who want a good general education with emphasis on an important and interesting branch of biology. It also is an excellent major for students who plan to pursue advanced degrees in medicine, dentistry, or another health profession.

Program Key Stats

$43500 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Academic records, Typical SAT scores (combined critical reading and math)- 1060-1267, ACT Composite 23-28, Average GPA 3.64, TOEFL: IBT-80, PBT-530, IELTS-6.5, PTE-53

Career Options

  • Microbiology majors find jobs in government
  • hospitals
  • public health laboratories
  • research laboratories
  • and industrial laboratories (dairy
  • food
  • chemical
  • genetic engineering
  • and pharmaceutical companies)
  • If you go on to graduate study in microbiology
  • you'll have career opportunities in the same areas
  • with greater responsibilities and higher salaries as well as possibilities for college and university teaching

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