The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a Microbiology major is suitable for pre-med, pre-dental, pre-vet and pre-pharmacy students. Courses may include general microbiology, prokaryotic biology, pathogenic microbiology, bacterial genetics, environmental microbiology and biotechnology. The department also provides intensive laboratory courses and independent research opportunities.
This degree provides a solid foundation for advanced degrees in public health and biological sciences, as well as careers in environmental and industrial microbiology, public health, research, pharmaceutical and medical sales, and quality assurance in government agencies and many industries: agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and biotech.
Campus Entry Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 60 semester hours of transferable credit by the application deadline.
- Transfer GPA of at least 2.80 as calculated by the UGA Undergraduate Admissions Office (For Spring 2025 and afterward, the transfer GPA will be 3.00).
- Graduation from high school at least 12 months prior to term of enrollment at UGA Griffin.
- Completion of at least one year of college by the term of intended enrollment at UGA Griffin.
Degree Entry Requirements
All of the following courses in the table below must be completed to qualify for admission to the program.
| UGA Course | UGA Course Title |
|---|---|
| BIOL 1107-1107L & 1108-1108L | Principles of Biology I & II with lab |
| CHEM 1211-1211L & 1212-1212L | Freshman Chemistry I & II with lab |
| CHEM 2211-2211L | Organic Chemistry I with lab |
| MATH 1113 | Precalculus |
You are strongly encouraged to complete as many of the following courses as you can before entering the BS in MIBO program as well as the ones in the table below.
| UGA Course | UGA Course Title |
|---|---|
| MATH 2200 or MATH 2250 (preferred) | Analytical Geometry & Calculus or Calculus I for Science & Engineering |
| STAT 2000 | Introductory Statistics |
| PHYS 1111-1111L & 1112-1112L | Introductory Physics I & II |
Contact the Program Coordinator
Faye F. Chatman
Program Director
Franklin College of Arts and Sciences