Program Overview

University Catalog

The university catalog provides information on various programs of study, including undergraduate and graduate programs.

Programs of Study

The university offers a range of programs, including:

• Undergraduate programs
• Graduate programs
• Certificate programs

Undergraduate Program Curriculum

The undergraduate program curriculum includes:

• General education requirements
• Major requirements
• Electives

Microbiology Program

The Microbiology program offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree and a minor in Microbiology.

Major Requirements

The major requirements for the B.S. in Microbiology include:

• University degree requirements
• University general education requirements
• Major requirements
• Electives

University Degree Requirements

The university degree requirements include:

1. Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the curriculum in which one is enrolled.
2. Earn a minimum total of 120 credits in approved coursework.
3. Satisfactory completion of the general education requirements as specified by the university.
4. A minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU.
5. At least 30 credits must be NDSU resident credits.
6. At least 36 credits presented for graduation must be in courses numbered 300 or higher.
7. Students presenting transfer credit must meet the NDSU residence credits and the minimum upper level credit.

University General Education Requirements

The university general education requirements include:

• Category C: Communication (12 credits)
• Category R: Quantitative Reasoning (3 credits)
• Category S: Science and Technology (10 credits)
• Category A: Humanities and Fine Arts (6 credits)
• Category B: Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)
• Category W: Wellness (2 credits)
• Category D: Cultural Diversity
• Category G: Global Perspectives

Major Requirements

The major requirements for the B.S. in Microbiology include:

• Microbiology core courses
• Laboratory courses
• Capstone experience
• Microbiology electives

Minor Requirements

The minor requirements for the Microbiology minor include:

• Required courses (16 credits)
• Minor electives (11 credits)

Minor Requirements and Notes

• A minimum of 8 credits must be taken at NDSU.
• Students must earn a grade of 'C' or better in the courses used to satisfy the minor requirements.

Accelerated Undergraduate to Master's Degree Programs

The university offers accelerated undergraduate to master's degree programs in Microbiology, including:

• B.S. Microbiology to Master of Science in Microbiology
• B.S. Microbiology to Master of Public Health
• A 3.0 GPA is required for the B.S./M.S. accelerated programs
• Instructions to apply are available.
• A sample 5-year plan for interested students is available on the department website.
• Students may complete a thesis-based or comprehensive study-based master's program.