Faculty of Science
Microbiology and Immunology

Career Paths

Students who earn an undergraduate degree from the Department of Microbiology and Immunology are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to work or pursue further education in a range of relevant industries. These include:  
 

Science

  • Agricultural scientist 
  • Bioinformatician 
  • Environmental scientist 
  • Epidemiologist 
  • Microbiologist 
  • Mycologist 
  • Research professor 
  • Teacher/lecturer 
  • Toxicologist 
  • Virologist  

Medicine

  • Allergist 
  • Clinical immunologist 
  • Cytologist 
  • Dentist 
  • Geneticist 
  • Occupational therapist 
  • Pathologist 
  • Pharmacologist 
  • Physical therapist 
  • Veterinarian 

Beyond

  • Bioanimator/filmmaker 
  • Biological/medical illustrator 
  • Patent agent/attorney 
  • Science communication specialist 
  • Science consultant 
  • Science policy analyst 
  • Technical/medical writer 

 

Alumni Spotlights:

Robert Ragotte

Robert
Ragotte

BSc 2016

Postdoctoral Researcher, Institute for Protein Design, University of Washington 

 

Maichael Thejoe

Maichael Thejoe

BSc 2014

Resident Physician, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Vancouver Coastal Health 

 

 

Angela Sunario

Angela Sunario

BSc 2018

Business Development and Licensing Manager, Bayer Chemical Manufacturing 

 

 

 

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