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Microbiology

Texas Tech University (TTU)

  • 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. Find Colleges Offering Microbiology Degree.
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    • Job Description
      Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2006): 40,743
      • Total Employment Projected (2016): 45,381
      • Percent Job Growth: 11.38%
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Written Comprehension
      • Oral Expression
      • Written Expression
      • Problem Sensitivity
      • Deductive Reasoning
      • Inductive Reasoning
      • Speech Recognition
      • Speech Clarity
    • Job Description
      Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions.
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Written Comprehension
      • Oral Expression
      • Written Expression
      • Problem Sensitivity
      • Inductive Reasoning
      • Information Ordering
      • Category Flexibility
      • Near Vision
      • Speech Recognition
    • Job Description
      Investigate the growth, structure, development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, algae, or fungi. Includes medical microbiologists who study the relationship between organisms and disease or the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms.
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2006): 17,357
      • Total Employment Projected (2016): 19,306
      • Percent Job Growth: 11.23%
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Written Comprehension
      • Oral Expression
      • Written Expression
      • Fluency of Ideas
      • Problem Sensitivity
      • Deductive Reasoning
      • Inductive Reasoning
      • Information Ordering
      • Category Flexibility
    • Job Description
      Teach courses in biological sciences.
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Written Comprehension
      • Oral Expression
      • Written Expression
      • Deductive Reasoning
      • Inductive Reasoning
      • Speech Clarity
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    Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details
    Microbiology
     TotalBachelorMaster
    Overall
    All Students17143
     
    By Gender
    Male1091
    Female752
     
    By Race
    Non-Resident Alien2-2
    American Indian---
    Black11-
    Asian11-
    Hispanic33-
    White1091
    Unknown---
     
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    Prairie View a & M University
    • 5th Street Ave. A, L.W. Minor Street.
      Prairie View, TX 77446
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    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
    • Historically Black College: Yes
    • Campus Location: Rural Fringe
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
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    • Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
     
     
     
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 23
    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
    • Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
    • Campus Location: Rural Fringe
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
    • Classification: Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
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    Texas State University - San Marcos
    • 601 University Dr
      San Marcos, TX 78666
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 18
    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
    • Campus Location: Town Fringe
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
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    The University of Texas at Arlington
    • 701 S. Nedderman Dr.
      Arlington, TX 76013
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 17
    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
    • Campus Location: Large City
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
    • Classification: Research Universities (High Research Activity)
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    The University of Texas at Austin
    • Address Not Available
      Austin, TX 78712
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 15
    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
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    The University of Texas at El Paso
    • 500 W. University Ave
      El Paso, TX 79968
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 59
    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
    • Campus Location: Large City
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
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    The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    • 7000 Fannin, Suite 1700
      Houston, TX 77030
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    • Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
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    The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
    • 7703 Floyd Curl Dr
      San Antonio, TX 78229
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 9
    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
    • Institution Has A Hospital: Yes
    • Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
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    The University of Texas Medical Branch
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    • Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
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    University of Houston - Downtown
    • 1 Main St
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 6
    • Highest Degree Offered: Master's
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    University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
    • 5323 Harry Hines Blvd
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 6
    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
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