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About this major
Microbiology is the study of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. Students in this major learn about microbial physiology, genetics, ecology, and the roles these organisms play in health, disease, and the environment.
STEMBiologyHealthResearchScience
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“It’s a very specific field and it’s good for if this is the niche you want to study. A lot of overlap with general bio and chemistry. Very fascinating that it’s at the microscopic level.”
4/4/2026
“The MIMG major at UCLA goes into deeper detail about microbiology and its relation to immunology and molecular genetics, which are increasingly relevant topics and subjects in industry and research.”
4/4/2026
“I like researching bacteria and I think the idea of learning more about how bacteria and microorganisms work is really interesting”
4/4/2026