Microbiologists

(NOC 2121)
 

Requirement

In general, you need a university degree in biology or a related field.

To be a research scientist in biology or a related field, you need a master's or doctoral degree to work in government/business. You must also have post-doctoral research experience for employment in academic or research institutions.

Most recent entrants have an undergraduate university degree, and almost 3 in 10 have a graduate degree.

Degrees Associated with This Career

Bachelor
Master
Doctorate

Useful Experience/Skills

Project management
Team project work
Proposal writing
Making presentations
Financial management
Committee work on environmental ethics

Useful Secondary School Subjects

Biology
Chemistry
Math
English

University of Alberta - Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research
Edmonton, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Biological Sciences - Microbiology and Biotechnology Doctorate
Medical Microbiology and Immunology Doctorate
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East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, Tennessee, US

Related Program(s):
Microbiology Bachelor
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University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Microbiology and Immunology Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
Microbiology and Immunology  Bachelor; Honours
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Western University
London, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Microbiology and Immunology Bachelor; Honours
Microbiology and Immunology with Pathology Bachelor; Honours
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University of Kent
Canterbury, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Microbiology Doctorate
Microbiology (MSc) Master
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The University of Queensland
Brisbane, AU

Related Program(s):
Microbiology Bachelor
Microbiology, Infection, and Immunity (Extended Major) Bachelor
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Modified on January 26, 2022