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Why study microbiology at La Trobe?

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Career information and advice

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Careers and Opportunities

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World-class research

La Trobe is the only university in Australia to have its research in microbiology rated 'well-above world standard' three times since 2012.

Australian Research Council, 2019, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Outcomes 2018

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State-of-the-art infrastructure

We've invested $100 million into our La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science (LIMS) with 18 new research and support laboratories, an equipment barn and extensive teaching facilities.

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Career opportunities in microbiology

Career pathways

Studying microbiology builds transferable skills in data analysis, numeracy and problem solving to prepare you for a range of careers.

Possible roles include:

  • Microbiologist
  • Quality control analyst
  • Laboratory technician
  • Water quality scientist
  • Soil scientist
  • Food technologist/microbiologist
  • Customs and quarantine officer

Future employers

Potential employers of microbiology graduates include:

  • State and Federal government
  • CSIRO
  • Science New Zealand
  • Dorevitch Pathology
  • CSL Limited
  • Pfizer Incorporated
  • GV Health
  • Agresearch Limited

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