Microbiology

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Explore fascinating new worlds at the microscopic level in microbiology, the study of life too small to see with the naked eye.

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Degree

Bachelor

Length

4 years

Faculty/School

Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science

Why study Microbiology at UBC Okanagan?

Get your UBC degree in microbiology, a College of Applied Biology accredited program designed to provide graduates with a breadth of knowledge in microbiology as it applies to the environment, health and industry.

Students gain a wide range of lab, communication, critical thinking and writing skills.

Degree Options

At UBC Okanagan, you can complete a BSc degree with a major or honours in microbiology.

BSc

Sample Courses

These are examples of courses you can enrol in during your studies. To plan your academic journey, please visit undergraduate student resources.

BIOL 116 - Biology for Science Majors I
BIOL 125 - Biology for Science Majors II
CHEM 121 - Atomic and Molecular Chemistry
MATH 100 - Differential Calculus with Applications to Physical Sciences and Engineering
PHYS 111 - Introductory Physics for the Physical Sciences I

BIOL 200 - Cell Biology
BIOL 201 - Introduction to Evolution and Ecology
BIOL 202 - Introduction to Biostatistics
BIOL 265 Principles of Genetics
CHEM 203 - Introduction to Organic Chemistry

BIOL 314 - Medical Microbiology
BIOL 330 - Freshwater Microbiology
BIOL 366 - Molecular Genetics
BIOL 381 - Environmental Microbiology
BIOL 311 - Biochemistry I

BIOC 493 - Biotechnology Laboratory
BIOL 410 - Plant-Microbe Interactions
BIOL 420 - Special Topics in Biology
BIOL 480 - Mycology

Plan your academic journey by exploring the first-year planning guides designed for Bachelor of Sciences students.

Explore customized Program Plans designed to support your journey to graduation and beyond.

Careers and Outcomes

UBC degrees are respected by employers around the globe. Program graduates will have the skills to pursue a career in a variety of fields like,

  • Bacteriology technician
  • Bioanalyst
  • Biochemistry technologist
  • Bioremediation specialist
  • Biosafety officer
  • Biotechnology assistant
  • Dental sciences
  • Environmental scientist
  • Food bacteriological technician
  • Food microbiologist
  • Food products technologist
  • Forensic laboratory analyst
  • Infectious disease control specialist
  • Medical scientist
  • Microbiologist
  • Microbiology quality control technologist
  • Molecular biologist
  • Nursing scientist
  • Patent agent
  • Pathology assistant
  • Pollution control technologist
  • Project planner
  • Public health inspector
  • Public policy advisor
  • Reclamation scientist
  • Registered professional biologist
  • Renewable energy consultant
  • Science policy analyst
  • Toxicologist
  • Waste management specialist

Admission, Fees, Applying

You could soon be studying at one of the world’s top universities. Be sure to review the content below to prepare for attending UBC Okanagan.

Experiential Learning

Expand your horizons while studying abroad, conducting meaningful research, or working in the community with your UBC colleagues.

Learn more about Co-op, Go Global and Undergraduate Research Awards opportunities at Experiential Education.

RESEARCH CONNECTIONS

Work with renowned faculty researchers exploring topics ranging from gene regulation to immune responses and susceptibility to inflammatory bowel diseases.

Global and Close-Knit

At UBC Okanagan, you gain all the benefits of attending a globally ranked, top 5% university while studying in a close-knit learning community. 50% of graduates, from all across the globe, choose to stay in the region.

Discover the Okanagan

A diverse natural region with sandy beaches, beautiful farms, vineyards, orchards and snow-capped mountains, the Okanagan is an inspirational landscape perfect for those seeking leisure or outdoor adventure.

UBC's Okanagan campus borders the dynamic city of Kelowna, a hub of economic development with a population of more than 150,000 people— the fourth fastest-growing population in Canada.