Students who want to apply their science knowledge in a career focused on infectious disease (including diagnostics), human/animal health, biotechnology, or the well-being and safety of our environment or food and beverage supply would do well to consider a major in microbiology. Microbiology is a diverse field that involves applying cutting-edge knowledge to critical problems. <br>You might find microbiologists:<br>performing technical and diagnostic work in research laboratories, hospitals and clinics,<br>directing product development at a company creating products related to human health, or<br>focusing on emerging pathogens as part of a government effort to stem bioterrorism.<br>Microbiologists are also essential to the food and beverage industry, where they play an essential role in quality control related to the production of beer, wine, cheese, bread and yogurt. The biotechnology industry also relies on genetically engineered microorganisms as a means for removing toxic wastes and spills from the environment.