WELCOME
Founded in 1952 in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Georgia, the Department of Microbiology has enjoyed sustained growth and has developed an international reputation in prokaryotic biology. We have approximately 40 faculty affiliates who lead vigorous and innovative research programs in a wide variety of areas of microbiology.
Degree Programs
The Department of Microbiology offers a major, minor and Double Dawgs program for the undergraduate program.
View our undergraduate programs
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING & Research Opportunities
Undergraduates have the option of doing research through listed courses under the mentorship of a faculty member or by participating in an internship.
CAREER PLANNING
Once you're ready to dive into the job hunt, we have all the resources you'll need to get started.
Awards and SCHOLARSHIPS
The Microbiology Undergraduate Program has three awards/scholarships available to those graduating in the Spring, Summer, or Fall of the current year.
GET INVOLVED
Once you are accepted and enrolled at UGA, consider getting involved in some of our extracurricular activities.