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Bachelor of Microbiology and Immunology

University of California, Irvine

Irvine, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Science major on bacteria, Viruses, Fungi and the immune system.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate a structured understanding of core principles in Microbiology and Immunology. Apply relevant analytical
Practical and research methods to subject-specific problems. Communicate findings clearly and evaluate evidence through academic work and projects.

Career outcomes

Medical professionals
R&D scientists and technicians (medical
Health
Biotechnology
Agricultural)
Research analysts and technicians
Quality assurance
Clinical labs
Product development
Production and product safety
Entrepreneurs
University professors

Curriculum

Four-year honours Bachelor of Science (20.00 credits
Eight semesters). Students study microorganisms and the immune system in lab-based courses
With undergraduate research and an optional co-op program that can be entered from high school or in-course.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school certificate enabling university entry in the home country
With the UC subject pattern (history
Language of instruction
Maths
Science
Language other than English
Arts)
Minimum average GPA 3.4 in that pattern for international first-year applicants
Transfer applicants follow UC transfer rules. Several majors admit only junior or senior students.

Minimum GPA

3.4

Accepted academic background

Secondary school certificate enabling university entry in the home country, With the UC subject pattern (history, Language of instruction, Maths, Science, Language other than English, Arts), Transfer applicants follow UC transfer rules, Country-specific curriculum rules on the page.

Documents you’ll need

Self-Reported Secondary School Academic History
Personal Insight Responses
English Proficiency Results if required.

How to apply

Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$56,350 USD
Application fee	$95 USD
Deposit	$11,300 USD

Program details

Campus	Irvine
Faculty or school	Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences
Department	Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 Nov 2026
16 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.