College of Arts & Sciences

Microbiology - Minor

19

Total hours

6-7

Total courses

38

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A minor is a structured group of courses that leads to considerable knowledge and understanding of a subject, although with less depth than a major. Some employers consider minors desirable, and the corresponding major requirements at the University may stipulate a minor. Some students choose to complement their major program with a minor in a related field or even in an entirely different field of interest.

Minor Requirements

BIO 308 - General Microbiology [3 hours]
BIO 309 - Microbiology Laboratory [2 hours]
BCH 401G - Fundamentals of Biochemistry OR BIO 315 - Introduction to Cell Biology [3-4 hours] OR CHE 550 - Biological Chemistry I OR CHE 552 - Biological Chemistry II [3 hours] 
 
Students must select one course from the following [3 hours]:
BIO/MI 494G - Immunobiology
BIO/MI 495G - Bacterial Pathogenesis
BIO/MI 582 - Virology
 
Students must complete 7 or 8 hours of approved electives to make a total of 19 hours. For a complete list of approved courses please consult the UKY bulletin.

Total Hours - 19

Microbiology Minor

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Microbiologists

Microbiologists study microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, algae, fungi, and some types of parasites.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics | Click the link for more info.

Median Salary

$79,260

per year in 2021

Number of Jobs

20,800

in 2021

10 Year Job Outlook

1,900

new jobs (average)

Work Environment

Microbiologists work in laboratories and offices, where they conduct scientific experiments and analyze the results. Most microbiologists work full time and keep regular hours.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

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