Brent L. Nielsen, Chair
775 WIDB, (801) 422-1102
Internet: http://mmbio.byu.edu
Department Advisement
Elaine Rotz
767 WIDB, (801) 422-4293
College of Biology and Agriculture Advisement Center
380 WIDB, (801) 422-3042
Admission to Degree Program
All degree programs in the Department of Microbiology and
Molecular Biology are open enrollment. However, special
limitations apply for clinical laboratory science.
The Discipline
The Microbiology and Molecular Biology Department offers
programs leading to specialization in immunology, virology,
parasitology, medical microbiology, microbial genetics, microbial
physiology, clinical laboratory science, environmental and
industrial microbiology, general microbiology, molecular biology,
forensic science, molecular cytogenetics, and diagnostic molecular
genetics.
Career Opportunities
Graduates are employed in a wide variety of positions in industry,
hospitals, government agencies, and universities. Majors from this
department are an excellent preprofessional course of study for
those interested in medicine, dentistry, law, or business.
The following courses are recommended for those students
interested in graduate and professional programs:
Chem 351, 352, 353, 481.
Math 119 or higher.
Phscs 105, 106, 107, 108.
Graduation Requirements
To receive a BYU bachelor's degree a student must complete, in
addition to all requirements for a specific major, the following
university requirements:
- The university core, consisting of requirements in general and
religious education. (See the University Core section of this
catalog for details. For a complete listing of courses that meet
university core requirements, see the current class schedule.)
- A minimum of 30 credit hours in residence
- A minimum of 120 credit hours
- A cumulative GPA of at least 2.0
Undergraduate Programs and Degrees
| BS |
Clinical Laboratory Science |
| BS |
Microbiology |
| BS |
Molecular Biology |
| Minors |
Microbiology
Molecular Biology |
Students should see their advisor for help or information
concerning the undergraduate programs.
Graduate Programs and Degrees
| MS |
Microbiology |
| MS |
Molecular Biology |
| PhD |
Microbiology |
| PhD |
Molecular Biology |
For more information see the BYU 2006–2007
Graduate Catalog.
