Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms, including viruses, bacteria, archaea, fungi, and protists. Microorganisms are important for both the good that they do (nutrient cycling, production of antibiotics, bioremediation, food production) and the bad (food poisoning, infectious diseases, epidemics, pandemics). Our programs provide intensive training in modern microbiology, including cutting-edge research in genomics and genetic engineering.