Science enrichment programs are supported by some colleges, government laboratories and industries. A summer job in a microbiology lab provides an opportunity for meaningful observations. The required courses in microbiology are general microbiology, immunology, medical microbiology, virology, genetics, and microbial physiology. There are elective courses in food, aquatic, and industrial microbiology and microbial diversity. Laboratories, either integrated into the lecture course or as electives, are available for most of the microbiology courses.
Many students become involved in undergraduate research.
A minor in microbiology is also available.