Minor in Microbiology

Microbiology is relevant to other majors in the biological sciences. The College of Biological Sciences (CBS) offers a 14-credit Microbiology minor for students in other majors who want to expand their knowledge of microbiology. The minor is available to both CBS and non-CBS students, with the exception of students completing a biology major or minor.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINOR

  • To declare the Microbiology minor, students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater.
  • Prerequisite coursework:
    CBS students: MICB 3301, BIOL 3020, AND BIOC 3022 or 4331
    Non-CBS students: MICB 3301, BIOC 3021, and GCD 3022
  • Transfer credits are only accepted for the general microbiology component of the minor.

  • Students who have completed VBS 2032 or a non-majors general microbiology course at another university should contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies in Microbiology, Dr. Chris Mohr, at [email protected].

 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS TO COMPLETE THE MINOR

  • BIOL 4003 or GCD 3022
  • 6 or more credits of upper division microbiology lecture courses
  • 3 or more credits of upper division microbiology lab courses
  • The above courses must be completed at the University of Minnesota

 

DECLARE THE MICROBIOLOGY MINOR

By filling out the online Add/Drop a CBS Minor form.

 

FOR DETAILED PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Please see the undergraduate catalog.

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