While studying Microbiology and Immunology, you’re learning how microbes influence the health and disease of plants, animals and human life. You’ll develop important skills in molecular microbiology technologies and understand approaches that impact living organisms.
These skills may include:
- Application of logical and systematic thought processes to understanding the structure and functioning of human, animal and plant tissues and cells
- Quantitative and qualitative research and data analysis
- Analytical method development or validation (QA/QC), ensuring compliance with safety regulations
- Project management and experimental design
- Critical analysis of current microbiological and immunological literature and report writing
- Usage of laboratory techniques, such as aseptic technique, staining, plasmid isolation, cloning and screening, western blots, PCR, ELISA, gel electrophoresis, and microscopy
- Usage of technical instruments, like spectrophotometers, light and fluorescent microscopes, and thermocyclers
