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At UNL Microbiology, you'll gain real-world experience while earning your degree. From your first year on campus, you’ll have opportunities to explore your interests, build real-world skills, and prepare for your future.
Learn hands-on through:
- Research
- Internships
- Education Abroad
- Service Learning
- Leadership Experience
You’ll also find built-in ways to grow professionally and connect with others who share your interests:
- Lead and get involved as an officer in the Microbiology Club, where students build confidence, teamwork, and leadership skills.
- Build career-ready skills like communication, networking, mentoring, and collaboration through workshops in the MARVEL (Microbiology Achievement through Research and Experiential Learning) Program.
- Connect with the microbiology community by engaging with faculty, staff, students, and alumni at the UNL Microbiology Research Symposium.
Employers and professional schools look for students who combine strong academics with hands-on experience. By gaining experience throughout your time at UNL, you’ll graduate ready for careers in research, healthcare, industry, graduate school, and more.