Microbiology/Cell & Molecular Biology
What does microbiology and molecular genetics include?
Microbiology and Molecular Genetics is founded on experimentation conducted in research
laboratories, hospitals, and field studies. Microbiologists study how microorganisms
interact with their environment, to harness their power for biotechnology.
Why microbiology and molecular genetics at OSU?
Microbiology majors at OSU study how microorganisms interact with their environment,
to harness their power for biotechnology. Here, you’ll work with living organisms
that span the spectrum of microbial life. The Department of Microbiology and Molecular
Genetics partners with the various scholar programs on campus, which provide support
for college preparation, connect you to various resources, and nurture your individual
academic development.