Microbiology and Cell Sciences
About the Major
Microbiology and Cell Science majors develop fundamental knowledge of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and viruses. Studies focus on the physiology and genetics of microorganisms, the mechanisms of pathogenesis and innate immunity systems, astrobiology, bacterial and genome sequencing and bioinformatics. This major prepares students for entry into professional programs in medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine and provides a strong foundation for graduate studies in microbiology, cell biology and related cellular and biomedical sciences. The major also provides a background for entry into government research, industrial research and diagnostic laboratories.
Our graduates have gone on to become...
- An environmental biotechnologist for Westinghouse and adjunct assistant professor of environmental engineering sciences at Clemson University
- A liver disease specialist at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, where he serves as a transplant hepatologist.
- A researcher for the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration and an executive
coach and organizational development consultant for Center of Veterinary
Medicine
Possible Careers for this Major
Prehealth & Prelaw
Any CLAS major may prepare you for admission to professional schools such as medical school, vet school, law school, etc.
For more possibilities visit the Career Resource Center Web Site
- Laboratory Technician
- Microbiologist
- Pharmacist
- Project Manager
- Technician
- Veterinary Medicine Professional
- Bioinformatics Specialist
- Biotechnologist
- Clinical Microbiologist
- Clinical Trials Manager
- Dentist
- Educator
- Geneticist
- Hospital Technician
Cool Courses You Might Take
- Astrobiology (MCB 3703)
- Bacterial and Viral Pathogens (MCB 4203)
- Basic Biology of Microorganisms (MCB 3020)
- Bioinformatics (MCB 4934)
- The Legacy of Pasteur: one-week intensive study in Paris (ALS 4404)
- Virology (MCB 4503)
- For more course descriptions, please visit the course descriptions page in the Undergraduate catalog
Some Unique Opportunities in this Major
- Study Abroad: The Legacy
of Pasteur, a one-week
intensive study in Paris
- Undergraduate research
- For more opportunities, please refer to the department website
