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Educational Requirements for Microbiologists. To become a microbiologist, a person needs to complete a bachelor's degree program in microbiology. These programs introduce students to concepts in bioinformatics, virology and immunology.ssential Information. Microbiologists study microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, algae, fungi and microscopic parasites. Microbiologists typically complete at least a bachelor's degree program in microbiology or a related biological science.
Just over half of microbiology graduates enter employment within six months of graduation or combine work with further study. Graduates enter a range of science and technician roles, while many that undertake further study choose to specialise in a particular area of microbiology.