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Microbiology explores the world of organisms too small to be seen with the unaided eye.
Two curricula within the microbiology program are intended to accommodate the diverse needs of potential students. Curriculum A is recommended for individuals intending to enter the work force or pursue graduate education in the biological sciences, biomedicine, or biotechnology. It also provides for entry into professional programs such as dentistry, human medicine, or, with little additional preparation, veterinary medicine. Curriculum B is appropriate for students planning to enter the work force immediately upon graduation, as research technicians, applied scientists, or in sales or marketing positions in the life sciences or biotechnological enterprises. This curriculum would be appropriate for transfer students from other colleges or universities as well as for students planning to pursue a degree in business, including the M.B.A., as appropriate for careers in managing diagnostic laboratories or in hospital administration.