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Careers In Microbiology

A Graduate with a Bachelor of Science (including Microbiology) or Honours in Microbiology at La Trobe University could gain employment within Government or private industries such as:

  • Beverage Industries
  • Environmental Companies
  • Food Industries
  • Hospitals and other Medical Institutions
  • Mining Companies
  • Pharmaceutical Companies
  • Research Laboratories
  • Technical Supply Companies
  • Universities
  • Veterinary Institutions
  • Water Authorities.
Working in such areas as:
  • Bacteriology / Microbiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Ecology
  • Education
  • Environmental Biology
  • Epidemiology
  • Food Technology
  • Genetics
  • Marine Biology
  • Marketing / Technical Sales
  • Medical Technology / Biotechnology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Mycology
  • Pathology
  • Quality Assurance
  • Virology


The Department of Microbiology also offers higher level training for graduates leading to Masters of Science and Doctoral Degrees. As well as those available to BSc graduates, MSc or PhD graduate positions could include:

  • Head or Senior Scientist
  • Senior Management Executive
  • Scientific Consultant
  • University Academic


On-Line Employment Links

The Department of Microbiology web links page contains a list of employment links on the world wide web. These include academic positions available around the world, as well as information about choosing a career in microbiology.