Why choose Microbiology at WSU?

• WSU is the only public university in Utah to offer an undergraduate degree in microbiology.
  
  
• WSU's microbiology graduates have excellent rates of acceptance into medical, dental and graduate schools.
  
  
• Our graduates have had great success in various microbiology fields such as the food industry, pharmaceutical industry, as well as other biotechnology industries and public health.
  
  
• Expert faculty will guide you through medical microbiology, food microbiology, industrial microbiology and biotechnology.
  
  
• You'll enjoy one-on-one interaction with faculty or other professionals in your co-operative training and student research.
  
  
• You may co-author a publication or make a presentation at a national scientific meeting with one of your professors, and receive awards for your work.
  
  
• You may join WSU's active student chapter of the American Society for Microbiology, and enjoy its service projects, field trips and fun-filled outings.

What degrees/certificates are available?

Bachelor of Science (BS) Microbiology

Microbiology majors may choose from these concentrations:

    Biotechnology or Industrial Microbiology
    Public Health
    Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, and Pre-Physician's Assistant
    Microbiology

Departmental Honors: Microbiology

Minor: Microbiology

Associate of Science Degree (AS) and Certificate: Biotechnician Training Program

What courses are offered through online/distance learning?

The microbiology department offers various classes online. For more information, contact the department at 801-626-6949 or click here.

What are the employment opportunities?

The job market remains consistently strong for graduates in microbiology. WSU graduates have found jobs in biotechnology, in the food and pharmaceutical industries, in biological testing laboratories, clinical laboratories, and university research laboratories, as well as in government agencies. Over the past ten years, approximately 40 percent of our graduates entered medical, dental or graduate schools.  For more information, go to Career Services.

What will I learn in the program?

You will acquire expertise in general microbiology and its procedures, immunology, microbial physiology, environmental microbiology and ecology, cell culture, virology, recombinant DNA techniques and genetics.

Where can I find out more about the programs?

College of Science
Weber State University
2508 University Circle
Ogden,  UT 84408-2505
phone 801-626-6159
email science@weber.edu

Department Contact Dr. Craig Oberg
coberg@weber.edu 

Department Phone 801-626-6949

Is there an application deadline?

Although there is no application deadline, we encourage you to apply early and register for classes. Contact the microbiology department for specific information or to schedule an advisement time.