Microbiologist (SA)
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 SACE. 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.
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- Bachelor of Engineering - Civil and Environmental / Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Engineering - Civil and Structural / Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Engineering - Mining / Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Medical Science *
- Bachelor of Science *
- Bachelor of Science (Advanced)
- Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
- Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology *
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 School of Molecular and Biomedical Science
(08) 8303 5328
david.adelson@adelaide.edu.auThe Australian Society for Microbiology
(03) 9867 8699The Australian Society for Microbiology (SA)
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