Minor in Microbiology
OVERVIEW
Who is this program for?
A minor in microbiology is perfect for students interested in the study of microorganisms and their impact on health, the environment, and industries like biotechnology. It prepares students for careers in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, environmental science, research, or roles in food safety and public health.
Program Overview
Explore the fascinating world of microorganisms and their impact on health, industry, and the environment with the Microbiology Minor at the University of Kentucky. This program provides you with foundational knowledge in microbial biology, genetics, immunology, and disease processes—skills that are essential for careers in healthcare, biotechnology, agriculture, environmental science, and more.
Whether you’re majoring in biology, chemistry, agriculture, nursing, public health, or a related field, a minor in Microbiology can expand your expertise and open doors to various career opportunities. You’ll gain hands-on laboratory experience, learning techniques to study bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microorganisms, along with how to apply this knowledge to real-world challenges.
From developing new medicines and vaccines to improving food safety and understanding infectious diseases, expertise in microbiology is highly sought after. This minor prepares you for careers in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, research, environmental monitoring, and biotechnology, as well as for graduate or professional studies.
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What You'll Learn
Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.
How to Add this Minor
Prospective students: Minors and certificates are declared once you are a current University of Kentucky student.
Current students: You can add this minor online in myUK GPS. Under "My Program of Study" on the right side of the screen, click the link "Request a major/minor/certificate change". If you need help, contact your academic advisor.
You should talk with your advisor about how adding a program to your plan of study will impact graduation time and any graduation requirements of your major.
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