The Bachelor of Science in Microbiology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison prepares students to investigate microscopic life — from viruses and bacteria to fungi and archaea. With cutting-edge labs and research opportunities, the program supports careers in infectious disease research, biotechnology, fermentation industries, and graduate studies.
Tracking Antibiotic Resistance in E. coli Isolates from Water Sources
Designing a Fermentation Process to Produce Bioplastics
Comparing Disinfectant Efficacy on Bacterial Biofilms
Studying Host-Pathogen Interactions Using Cell Culture Models
Detection of Airborne Fungal Spores in Indoor Environments
Genomic Sequencing of Novel Soil Microbes
Development of a Low-Cost Diagnostic Tool for Tuberculosis
Microbiome Analysis of Yogurt vs. Kefir Cultures
Investigating Bacteriophage Therapy for Drug-Resistant Infections
CRISPR Applications in Microbial Gene Editing
Designing a Rapid Test for Foodborne Pathogens in Dairy
Assessing the Effect of Antibiotics on Gut Flora Diversity
Metagenomic Analysis of Compost Microbial Communities
Developing Probiotic Formulations for Livestock Health
Studying Viral Mutation Rates in Influenza Strains
Sewage-Based Epidemiology for Tracking Community Health
Evaluation of Immune Response to Inactivated Vaccines
Monitoring Microbial Fuel Cells for Electricity Generation
Pathogen Survival on Food Packaging Under Refrigeration
Exploring Extremophile Microbes in Harsh Wisconsin Environments
Designing a Biosafety Protocol for Microbiology Lab Use
Production of Industrial Enzymes Using Recombinant Bacteria
Investigate the invisible world that shapes our health and environment with one of the nation’s top microbiology programs.
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