Microbiologist (NSW/ACT)

State/Territory Specific Information

Education and Training:

To become a microbiologist you usually have to complete a science, health science or applied science degree at university with a major in microbiology. To get into these courses you usually need to gain your HSC/ACT Year 12. Prerequisite subjects, or assumed knowledge, in one or more of English, mathematics, biology, chemistry and physics are normally required. Most universities in Australia offer degrees in these areas. Universities have different prerequisites and some have flexible entry requirements. Contact the universities you are interested in for more information as requirements may change.

Related Courses:

While the following courses are related to this occupation, they may not necessarily lead directly to employment, nor provide the most direct pathway to the occupation. Courses which provide preliminary or informal training, as well as those which provide additional job skills following initial qualifications may also be listed.

*Course is offered by more than one institution. Click link for details.

  1. Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science *
  2. Bachelor of Biodiversity and Conservation
  3. Bachelor of Biomedical Science *
  4. Bachelor of Biotechnology *
  5. Bachelor of Business Administration / Bachelor of Science
  6. Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Science *
  7. Bachelor of Engineering - Research and Development / Bachelor of Science
  8. Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Medical Science *
  9. Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Science *
  10. Bachelor of Environmental Science *
  11. Bachelor of Environmental Science / Bachelor of Arts
  12. Bachelor of Forensic Biology - Biomedical Science
  13. Bachelor of Forensic Biotechnology
  14. Bachelor of Information Technology / Bachelor of Medical Science
  15. Bachelor of Information Technology / Bachelor of Science
  16. Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science
  17. Bachelor of Medical Science *
  18. Bachelor of Medical Science (First Year Entry)
  19. Bachelor of Medical Science (Second Year Entry)
  20. Bachelor of Medical Science / Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
  21. Bachelor of Medical Science / Bachelor of Business
  22. Bachelor of Medical Science / Bachelor of Laws
  23. Bachelor of Music / Bachelor of Science (Advanced)
  24. Bachelor of Science *
  25. Bachelor of Science (Advanced)
  26. Bachelor of Science (Advanced) / Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery
  27. Bachelor of Science - Advanced Science / Bachelor of Arts
  28. Bachelor of Science - Advanced Science / Bachelor of Social Science
  29. Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
  30. Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
  31. Bachelor of Science - Computer Science / Bachelor of Science
  32. Bachelor of Science - Food Science and Technology
  33. Bachelor of Science - International
  34. Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Arts *
  35. Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Education
  36. Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of International Studies
  37. Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Laws *
  38. Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Social Science
  39. Bachelor of Science / Master of Nursing
  40. Bachelor of Science / Master of Teaching - Secondary
  41. Bachelor of Philosophy - Science (Honours)
  42. Bachelor of Science - Advanced Science *

Employment Opportunities:

Microbiologists are employed in federal, state, territory and local government organisations, including research organisations and hospitals. They are also employed in the private sector in a wide range of industries, such as agriculture, food production, private pathology and pharmaceuticals.

For Further Information:

CSIRO

www.csiro.au

The Australian Society for Microbiology

(03) 9867 8699
www.theasm.org.au

The Australian Society for Microbiology (NSW and ACT)

www.asmnsw.com.au

Information for other states and territories: