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Undergraduate programs

Microbiology

Undergrad major Undergrad minor

Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms, their activities and uses. Although small in size, microorganisms — viruses, bacteria, archaea, fungi, protozoa and algae — are almost everywhere and play an enormous role in the environment and in society. Microbes impact human health, disease, and medicine. They are integral to the food, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. And they are critical in global nutrient cycling and agriculture.

Concentration

Biomedical

Undergrad major

Concentration

Business

Undergrad major

Concentration

Environmental

Undergrad major

Clinical Laboratory Science

Undergrad major

Medical technologists, medical laboratory scientists, or clinical laboratory scientists are different titles to describe the same profession. These professionals examine and analyze body fluids, tissues and cells. They detect and identify bacteria, parasites, or other microorganisms; analyze the chemical content of fluids; select blood for transfusion; and run tests to see how patients are responding to treatment. 

Undergrad + graduate dual degree

Undergrad major Graduate degree

Clinical Laboratory Science and Clinical Microbiology Dual Degree program enables a UWL student to earn both a bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science (CLS) and a master's degree in microbiology with emphasis in clinical microbiology in six years.

Graduate programs

Microbiology

Graduate degree Advance your career with a Microbiology MS or Clinical Microbiology MS. Learn from exceptional mentors and gain hands-on experience in state-of-the-art labs.

Concentration

Clinical Microbiology

Graduate degree

The Microbiology department offers a major with multiple concentrations, a minor, and two graduate programs. Below is a listing of catalog information which shows curriculum information and requirements. Also, view our information about Clinical Laboratory Science.

Spotlight

Congratulations Marisa!

Marisa Barbknecht, a teaching professor in the Microbiology Department, is one of seven UWL faculty to earn a 2023 Eagle Teaching Excellence Award.