Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

Microbiology is the study of small life forms such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Microbes can be both harmful and beneficial to health, the environment, and society. Many microbes are also common research organisms that are used in furthering our understanding of the fundamental properties of life.

The Microbiology major offers a foundation in biological principles with specialized courses in microbes (bacteria, viruses, fungi), immunology, and molecular genetics. As a Microbiology majors students learn to identify, alter, or manage a diverse range of microbes to benefit the larger world around us. 

The Microbiology major at OWU has been described by professors at other universities as "an unusually excellent microbiology education."