Bachelor of Science in Biology with a concentration in Public Health and Microbiology
Do you love a good “who-done-it” mystery? Do you pride yourself in solving complex problems? If so, you could be destined to find the next big public health threat while working with a team of other scientists.
COVID-19 shone a bright light on the importance of infection prevention to keep us safe from pandemics. Since COVID, there’s been an increasing demand for those trained in microbiology and public health in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and even outside of healthcare; companies such as Netflix are hiring infection preventionists to advise them on COVID safety. Public health agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) also need such expertise.
Careers within clinical and public health microbiology are challenging, yet rewarding. They offer an opportunity to participate in clinical decision making by providing critical information to healthcare teams. Microbiologists also contribute to public health by providing information important for the detection and characterization of pathogens that are of public health concern.
This Public Health and Microbiology concentration prepares students for technical work or graduate school in microbial disease systems. It includes studies in:
In small classroom and lab settings, you’ll work closely with faculty members who combine scholarship, research prowess and real-world experience. You might get to work with one of them on a research project funded by the National Science Foundation or the U.S. Department of Energy. And, whether you are bound for grad school or going directly into the job market, our expert advisor will help you choose the right classes and keep you focused on a successful graduation.
What you will know with a Public Health and Microbiology degree from AUM
Know how to work with a mentor and get adjusted to being a biology student who’s always on the lookout for future employment opportunities.
We know how life works: money seems to always be in short supply. You might qualify for one of our scholarships specifically for biology majors.
Know how to conduct and document research by working with a faculty member. Or build your network traveling to professional conferences.
Know how to be hands-on by conducting research funded by the National Science Foundation or the U.S. Department of Energy.
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Why AUM for Public Health and Microbiology?
Explore your options with a degree in Public Health and Microbiology.
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Check out our Career Discovery Board on this page to begin exploring your options. Contact us for a personal conversation or send us an email, so we can get the answers you need.
It helps to have a solid background in high school science and math, but don’t worry. AUM has free tutoring and our professors are known to spend extra time on any student who needs it!
Students in the Public Health and Microbiology program work with an advisor who will help you choose the right undergraduate classes and help you prepare for grad school applications.
There are several factors, even for those who go on to earn a master’s or doctoral degree: work experience, the subspecialty you choose, and personal initiative. See sample salaries on this page, under Rewarding Occupations and Job Growth.
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With this bachelor’s degree as your educational foundation, you have many career possibilities. Note: Salaries vary depending on several factors including your level of experience, education, training, demographics, and industry. Here is a sampling of the future job growth and salaries according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
At AUM’s College of Sciences, you will have hands-on learning experiences, working side by side with scholars and researchers using state-of-the-art laboratories and equipment.
Our academic departments include Biology and Environmental Science, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Psychology. To help you pay for college, you might qualify for one of our scholarships.
In-Class
This degree requires students to meet on campus. Students in these courses enroll in a program to connect in a campus setting and to collaborate using a variety of technological and educational tools. Professors play an inspirational role in building relationships among teams and individuals in this setting. The criteria for many programs can only be met with In-Class coursework. Be sure to check with your advisor to understand the best route to take.
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You will need to complete courses in the university core, biology, related science areas, and electives. Contact the Biology and Environmental Sciences Department for a current listing of courses required to complete the General Biology concentration.
The course listings below are only a few of the classes this concentration requires. For a full review of this program in detail, please see our official online catalog AND consult with an academic advisor.
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