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Career Diversity
A major in microbiology prepares one for a career in almost any field in medicine and biology. Microbiologists work in every sector of the economy: Universities, Colleges, Schools, Hospitals, Government Agencies, Congress, Industry, the Peace Corps, NASA and the Military.
| Infectious disease | Patent law | Infection Control |
| Technical sales | Bioremediation | Quality control |
| Product development | Bioethics | Food technology |
| Medical illustration | Biotechnology | Molecular biology |
| Genetic engineering | Education | Vaccine development |
| Bioreclamation | Virology | Microbial genetics |
| Scientific research | Microbial ecology | Public health |
| Forensic Sciences | Epidemiology | Microbial physiology |
| Environmental health | Clinical Microbiology | Environmental law |
| Laboratory administration | Pollution Control | Agricultural microbiology |
| Veterinary microbiology | Technical writing | Drug development |
| Human genome project | Immunology | Bioweapons defense |
Career and Job Resources
- Office of Career Services at Miami University (formerly CPPO)
- ScienceJobs.com from the publishers of BioMedNet, Cell, and New Scientist
- The SciWeb Biotechnology Career Center
- Jobs, Careers, and Employment in Science at Science magazine
- FASEB Careerweb
- Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO)
- Biological Sciences Career Exploration links at Berkeley
- Career Opportunuties at the American Society for Microbiology
- Job listings at CareerBuilder.com
Graduate School Opportunities
Students may choose to continue their education in microbiology, molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, immunology, virology, mycology, or clinical microbiology.
- Graduate Schools in Microbiology and Immunology at Gradschools.com
- The Graduate School Channel at Petersons.com
- Gradview.com
- USNews.com graduate school rankings
Forensic Science
The field of Forensic Science covers diverse disciplines, ranging from Criminalistics and Jurisprudence to Forensic Pathology and Forensic Odontology. A major in microbiology can help prepare you for a career in Forensic Science or for graduate study in Forensic Science. For example, the minimum requirement for Criminalistics is a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, physics, molecular biology, or a related science (i.e. Microbiology or Clinical Lab Science), and in the future, a master's degree may be required. Other Forensic Science disciplines can require medical, dental or engineering degrees.
Many colleges and universities offer degrees and courses in Forensic Science. In deciding whether to get a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, microbiology or forensic science, or to pursue a post-graduate degree, consider your career preferences and study the courses offered. At least 24 semester hours of either chemistry or biology is required and math is a must. The title of the degree is often not as important as the courses taken (adapted from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences).
- Michigan State University's Forensic Science FAQs
- Graduate Schools in Forensic Science at Gradschools.com
- The American Academy of Forensic Sciences
Medical and Dental School Resources
Many graduates choose to go to professional schools in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, law or business.
- Mallory-Wilson Center for Healthcare Education at Miami University
- Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
- MEDhelpNET.com
- Student Doctor Network
- UDENT
GRE and Testing Information
Internships
Summer internships are an ideal way for some students to explore career and graduate school options
- The Undergraduate Summer Scholars Program at Miami University
- The Summer Opportunities Channel at Petersons.com
- Internships.com
- InternJobs.com
- Internships' Preferred Jobs