(NEW) A program that focuses on the scientific study of unicellular organisms and colonies, and subcellular genetic matter and their ecological interactions with human beings and other life. Includes instruction in microbial genetics, cell biology, cell physiology, virology, pathogenic microbiology, environmental microbiology, immunology, biostatistics, bioinformatics, and laboratory methods including microscopy.
| Occupation | Employment Average | Wage | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
Mean | Entry | Experienced | |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 870 | 890 | 16 | Caution | $38.79 | $23.87 | $46.25 |
| Microbiologists | 210 | 210 | 8 | Caution | $23.92 | $15.47 | $28.14 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,310 | 1,590 | 65 | Great | no record | ||