Microbiology, BS

Arizona State University - Kaplan International

STEM-classified degree: graduates are eligible for 3 years of Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the USA. This degree is taught by ASU’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The faculty include 15 National Academy of Sciences members, 3 Pulitzer Prize winners and 2 Noble Prize winners. In the Bachelor of Science program in microbiology, students develop an understanding of microorganisms, their interrelationships with other organisms, and their influence in biomedicine and biotechnology. They investigate the fundamental nature of microbes, explore the role of microbes as model experimental subjects, and examine the significant portion of medical research that employs microbiological and immunological methods in order to understand basic genetic and biological phenomena. Students gain hands-on laboratory and field experience by working with distinguished faculty and have opportunities to engage in independent research projects and internships, complementing their coursework.

Arizona State University, Main campus