About the Department

Undergraduate Studies

We offer the only B.S. degree in Microbiology in Oregon, training about 130 majors. 95% of graduates are employed in their field or are engaged in further studies (graduate or professional, particularly medicine and allied fields) 3 months after graduation.

Graduate Studies

We train about 30 graduate students earning M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. Microbiology faculty also train graduate students enrolled in related programs such as Molecular & Cellular Biology, Genetics, Soil Science, Fisheries & Wildlife, and Oceanography. Graduate students are major contributors to the research output of the department.

Research

We conduct research on a broad range of subjects covering viruses, bacteria and parasites and their roles in the health of the environment and humans, animals and plants. Our research serves the missions of the College of Agricultural Sciences and the College of Science and we work closely with scientists in local biotechnology companies.

Mailing Address: 220 Nash Hall / Corvallis, OR 97331

Phone: 541.737.4441 Fax: 541.737.0496

Department Chair: Theo W. Dreher Department Manager: Mary Fulton 541.737.1833

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