MICROM 413: If you are going to be declaring the Microbiology major in Winter 2027 or Spring 2027, please fill out this form for MICROM 413 that you will need to take in the Winter quarter: https://forms.gle/AHKLr8mLcqnWzLxQA
EVENT: Our Autumn Quarter Kickoff: Pizza Party is on October 23rd @ 4:30 PM in HSEB 325. We would love to have Microbiology majors, incoming majors, or anyone interested in Microbiology join to kick off the fall quarter and meet the faculty and chair of our department! New Majors or students who are planning to declare the major soon are welcome to join!!
Email Josey @ microadv@uw.edu if you have questions or simply join us on the 23rd!
AUT 2026 MICROM 410 information: As of right now there are no spots available for this course. We are not able to overload the course. If you need the course to graduate please email me at microadv@uw.edu and I will add you to the waitlist. I do not know if any spots will open.
The Microbiology Major at UW offers world class training in basic science. The Department of Microbiology offers a Bachelor’s of Science degree, as well as a minor in Microbiology.
The study of Microbiology is important to our everyday world. Microorganisms affect human, animal, and environmental health. Microbiological study in agriculture, industry, and medicine have led to anti-viral medications and antibiotics, use in industries related to food and beverage production, amongst other fascinating discoveries and uses.
Studying Microbiology at the University of Washington will lead you to understand the world around you more deeply, and train you to think as a scientist. We welcome you to join us as an undergraduate student at the UW!