The Department of Microbiology and Cell Science offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree through either the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) or the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS).
Compare undergraduate degree pathways available on UF's main campus or through UF Online to align your academic path with future opportunities in research, healthcare and applied microbiology.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Undergraduate programs in microbiology and cell science at the University of Florida introduce students to the biological systems that influence human health, agriculture and environmental stability.
Students at UF study microbial genetics, cell biology and molecular biology while gaining laboratory experience that prepares them for careers in science or advanced graduate study.
On-campus microbiology majors at UF can enroll through either the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) or the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS), while the online microbiology major is offered exclusively through CALS.
To explore program requirements, curriculum and admissions information, you will be redirected to official university pages managed by those colleges.
Want to build your microbiology knowledge or get a clearer picture of where a degree in microbiology and cell science can take you? GatorFlex offers MCS courses that can help you do both. MCB 2000: Microbiology builds a foundation in microbiology, while MCB 4090: Careers for Impact in Microbiology and Cell Science helps you explore career paths, build professional connections and identify internships, experiential learning and job opportunities.
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