The University of Minnesota is home to a diverse community of microbiologists and immunologists across several departments and colleges. The Department of Microbiology and Immunology offers an undergraduate degree in Microbiology and administers the interdisciplinary PhD program in Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology.

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Major in Microbiology

The BS in microbiology prepares students for advanced work in graduate programs in the biological sciences and serves as preparation for careers in the health sciences.

Learn more about the Microbiology Major here.

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Minor in Microbiology

The College of Biological Sciences (CBS) offers a 14 credit microbiology minor.

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PhD Program in Microbiology, Immunology and Cancer Biology

The Microbiology, Immunology and Cancer Biology (MICaB) PhD Graduate Program provides outstanding training for students with a passion for research in the basic biological and biomedical sciences.

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Director of Graduate Studies

Sara Hamilton Hart, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
612-625-3204
[email protected]

Director of Undergraduate Studies

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Chris Mohr, PhD
Assistant Professor
612-625-7104
[email protected]