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Major Overview for Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology

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Overview for Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology

A program that focuses on the scientific study of pathogenic bacteria that are significant factors in causing or facilitating human disease. Includes instruction in the pathogenesis of bacterial diseases, bacterial genetics and physiology, bacterial anatomy and structure, antigens, bacterial reproduction, bacterial adhesion, phagocytes, and the identification of new or mutated bacteria and bacterial agents.

Careers for Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology Majors

A major in Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology

Top 23 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
184
(2.1%)
Highly Selective$11,217
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
148
(1.7%)
Moderately Selective$13,060
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
54
(1.0%)
Minimally Selective$13,418
University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo
Arecibo, PR
45
(9.0%)
Highly Selective$3,392
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI
39
(0.6%)
Moderately Selective$14,765
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
32
(0.5%)
Moderately Selective$18,030
Auburn University Main Campus
Auburn University, AL
31
(0.8%)
Moderately Selective$14,400
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA
29
(0.3%)
Moderately Selective$21,752
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
29
(0.4%)
Highly Selective$12,347
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
24
(0.9%)
Moderately Selective$12,929
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.