Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology Degree

The study of Medical Microbiology emphasizes the study of infectious diseases. Specialists work with 4 primary types of types of microorganisms that lead to infectious disease including viruses, parasites, fungi, and bacteria. The study of bacteriology is a subset of microbiology where specialists delve into the study, identification, classification, and characterization of bacteria. Get more details below including other Oklahoma colleges that offer medical microbiology and bacteriology degrees.

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University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

2501 E Memorial Rd, Edmond, OK

The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC) strives to educate and create highly qualified health service practitioners, educators, and research scientists through research and creative activities for the advancement of knowledge. Located within walking distance from the State Capitol in Oklahoma City, the campus houses:

• College of Medicine
• College of Pharmacy
• College of Allied Health
• College of Dentistry
• College of Nursing
• College of Public Health
• Graduate College

OUHSC has more than 800 full-time faculty and 2,400 staff members. Approximately 4,000 students are enrolled in more than 70 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Research, training grants, and contracts, as well as various sponsored activities have totaled more than $120 million in a single year.

Faculty and students utilize clinical, laboratory, and teaching facilities in the OU Medical Center, University Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Oklahoma, Presbyterian Hospital, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Dean A McGee Eye Institute, Oklahoma State Department of Health, Oklahoma Medical Research foundation, and other affiliate hospitals in the Oklahoma City area, as well as Tulsa. Additional campuses and program sites also include Lawton, Bartlesville, and Duncan.

OUHSC is not only Oklahoma’s major health professions educational institute, but it’s one of only four comprehensive health centers in the nation.

Visit OUHSC’s website (http://www.ouhsc.edu/) for additional information, or the Financial Services page (http://www.ouhsc.edu/financialservices/bursar/tuition_fees.asp) for tuition information.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Natural Sciences Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, natural sciences managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Oklahoma City, OK
  • Total Employment: 110
  • Average Hourly Rate: $44.39
  • Average Annual Salary: $92330

Molecular and Cellular Biologists

Description

Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).