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The medical microbiology concentration serves students in the microbiology BS degree program who aim to pursue careers in health professions, medical microbiology or other areas of biomedical research.
The curriculum aligns with the scientific competencies recommended for premed students in a report of the American Medical Colleges and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Committee and are also reflected in the 2015 changes to the MCAT. Coursework includes many of the courses in the microbiology major, including chemistry, biochemistry, math and physics, but some microbiology courses have been replaced with cell biology, animal physiology and courses that relate to human biology and society.
The concentration program emphasizes core concepts, competencies and critical intellectual skills necessary to succeed in medical school or biomedical research. The coursework that students need to prepare for the MCAT or medical school admission are included in the concentration.
This program is available as an accelerated degree program. Students can visit this website to learn more about accelerated degree programs: https://sols.asu.edu/degree-programs/accelerated-bachelor-master-science.
Degree Offered
Microbiology (Medical Microbiology) (BS)
Liberal Arts & Sciences, College of
Location
Tempe
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Application Requirements
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Career Outlook
Upon completing the bachelor's degree program in microbiology with a concentration in medical microbiology, students will have fulfilled the majority of prerequisite requirements and mastered many of the competencies valued by graduate programs in medical, dental and optometry fields and by programs which prepare students to be physician assistants or physical therapists. Additionally, graduates of this program will have a practical understanding of the process of science, preparing them for a career in research. Students will have knowledge of foundational concepts in biological sciences, chemistry, physics and statistics as well as the ability to understand and apply core microbiology concepts. This will prepare students to enter research in a number of areas including, but not limited to, cellular biology, immunology, bacteriology and virology.
Example Careers
Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to:
| Career | *growth | *median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotechnologists | 14% | $59,430 |
| Dentists, General | 18% | $149,540 |
| Family and General Practitioners | 10.2% | $180,180 |
| Histotechnologists and Histologic Technicians | 14% | $59,430 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | 14% | $59,430 |
| Internists, General | 9.4% | # |
| Microbiologists | 3.5% | $67,790 |
| Optometrists | 27% | $101,410 |
| Pharmacists | 3.1% | $120,950 |
| Physician Assistants | 30.4% | $95,820 |
| Surgeons | 19.8% | # |
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
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