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Microbiology degrees abroad
Microbiology is the study of living organisms that are too small to see with the naked eye, including bacteria, fungi, yeasts and viruses. These tiny microbes are vital in understanding life on Earth, including human and animal disease, food production and the environment.
As a microbiologist, you could work on fighting infectious diseases across the world by developing new vaccines or combating pests and diseases in crops. You could also help make use of microorganisms in genetic engineering and other modern biotechnologies.
Programs in microbiology are available at universities, colleges and science schools all over the world. It’s possible to study abroad at bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate levels, and going to university in another country is a great way to stand out from your peers by gaining a unique perspective on the subject.
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Microbiology program structure
At undergraduate level you can earn a BSc in microbiology over three or four years, depending on the program and where you’re studying. Some universities, particularly in the UK, offer an MBiol (Master of Biology), that you can study as an undergraduate. It combines a bachelor’s and master’s program, and takes an extra year to complete.
If you are a graduate with a degree in microbiology or a related degree, you can study a master’s (MSc) over one or two years. If you want to gain a PhD microbiology, most doctorate research programs take up to six years to complete.
Microbiology is a largely laboratory based subject, so you will spend a lot of time in practical lab classes. You’ll also be taught through lectures, small group tutorials, seminars and computer workshops. Your learning will usually be assessed by a mixture of written exams and coursework, which can include lab reports, essays, presentations and data exercises.
The program content and structure will be unique for each university, and you’ll be able to select some of the modules you study yourself. Here’s some of the common subjects you may study on a microbiology degree program:
- Biology of organisms
- Evolution
- Cell biology and genetics
- Biochemistry
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Bacterial physiology
- Virology
- Immunology
- Biotechnology
- Research skills for microbiology
Microbiology study abroad programs
Microbiology undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in microbiology
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Microbiology (Business Conjoint Program) - BSc Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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35,444 NZD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- February, July
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Biomedical Sciences: Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology - BSc/BSc (Hons) University of Saskatchewan, Canada
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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31,983 CAD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- January, May, July, September
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Biological Sciences: Microbiology and Biotechnology - BSc DePaul University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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43,665 USD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- September, January, March
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Biological Sciences: Microbiology - BSc California State University, Sacramento, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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16,800 USD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- August, January
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Biological Sciences: Microbiology and Biomedical Lab Sciences (STEM) - BS California State University, East Bay, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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16,509 USD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- January
Associate in microbiology
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Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology - ASOT Lane Community College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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11,500 USD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- September, January, March
Microbiology graduate programs
Master's in microbiology
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Master of Science in Microbiology and Immunology (MSc) - MSc The University of British Columbia, Canada
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,500 CAD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- September
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Microbiology and Immunology - MSc University of Ottawa, Canada
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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19,440 CAD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- January, September
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Medicine/Microbiology - Dual MD/MSc St. George's University, Grenada
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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75,298 USD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- August, January
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Microbiology (Advanced Practice) - MSc Teesside University, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 20 months
- Annual tuition fee
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9,000 GBP
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- September, January
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Microbiology - MSc (Research) Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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38,002 NZD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- February, July
Doctorate in microbiology
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Microbiology - PhD University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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7,099 NZD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- July, August, September, October, November, January, February, March, April, May, June
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Microbiology - PhD University of Manitoba, Canada
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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8,859 CAD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- September
Diploma in microbiology
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Science: Microbiology - PGDipSc University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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39,500 NZD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
- Start date
- February, July
Future microbiology careers
There are a number of great career options you can explore once you’ve completed your degree in microbiology. Many graduates go on to work in health care, pharmaceuticals, food safety and forensic science, but the skills you learn can be used in other sectors like management and commerce.
Some roles you might consider as a microbiology graduate include:
- Microbiologist
- Food technologist
- Clinical scientist
- Pharmacologist
- Academic researcher
- Genome scientist
- Laboratory technician
- Medicinal chemist
Many universities offer work placements that allow you to gain first-hand experience. This could help you work out what career you want to pursue, and will look good on your CV when you start your job search.
