Microbiology is an emerging broad discipline that not so many people have regarded relevant due to the the little knowledge that we have of it. Microbiology is a rapidly evolving field with new discoveries being made everyday, researches whose results help to better the lots of mankind are also being carried out. Here are the top ten reasons why a student should study Microbiology in the university.
To Gain Knowledge
Microbiology is an emerging broad field of study. Though it is seen as just the study of microorganisms and their impart on the environment, it also finds wide applications in major areas as human health, industries, food management, water treatment, soil and agriculture, bioremediation etc. Gaining the knowledge of Microbiology is a huge asset that can translate into monetary gain in the future if properly applied.

For satisfaction.
One of the main reasons why people establish businesses is to make profit. Another is to earn satisfaction. They study of Microbiology is not, to an extent, too different from these. There are a lot of people who yearn for knowledge irrespective of monetary gain though we know that that would come in too. If gaining knowledge of the effects and the applicable uses of most if not all of the invisible organisms that have impart on man and his environment is what you seek, then Microbiology will satisfy you.
Recognition.
Some courses studied in the universities are not widely recognized. This is because some of them are begun by a particular department in a particular university somewhere without them being globally recognized. Take for example, if a university in Hong Kong decides to carve out a discipline from the body of existing ones in order to meet a particular need or supplement an existing one, such a course may be vibrant and existing there but when you move out of the region and say, come to Nigeria, you may be surprised not to hear anything about such a course here. In essence, there are some courses that are not yet widely recognized but they are in existence. Microbiology today is evolving. Go to Japan or China you will get to know the same thing.
Relatedness of Microbiology to other courses.
Microbiology is not an isolated course in the world of science. It is not surprising to find a microbiology student with vast knowledge in Biochemistry, Zoology or Parasitology. This is because most of the courses are related. For example, a Microbiology student who wants to understand fully the works of Gram Christian on staining techniques will first of all understand through the study of Physics that unlike charges attract each other while like charges attract. This is the basic principle of Gram staining technique which is an indispensable procedure that tends classify organisms into either Gram positive or Gram negative depending on the reaction between a dye and the nature of the microorganism's cell wall. Microbiology is also interchangeable with other related courses where it is absolutely necessary.

Specialization.
Microbiology is an emerging broad field. Though it is mainly seen as the study of microorganism which have an impart on man and his environment, Microbiology finds wide application in major areas that has to do with man and the environment. Some of these areas include Agriculture, Recycling, bioremediation, industrial, food, medical microbiology etc. All of these fields create areas of specialization for professionals and Doctorate degree holders in the field of Microbiology. One can study Microbiology and be good in what one does but finding a particular field to specialize in avails one the opportunity to dig deeper into the knowledge that can be applied to more specific situations.
Accreditation.
Microbiology, as it's widely recognized is accredited in most universities in Nigeria and it is even offered as an option in Science Laboratory Technology (ie, SLT) in most polytechnics. The field of Microbiology does not require such requirements as 77 Doctors of Philosophy, 68 post graduate lecturers or Professors before it can be accreditated for study in the university. All it asks for is a conducive environment and the right tutors. Microbiology is widely accredited in the universities and most polytechnics e.g Nnamdi Azikiwe University, NAU, Awka and Federal Polytechnic, Oko.

Competitiveness.
Due to its wide accreditation, Microbiology finds a lower entrance competition compared to other science courses. An applicant who wants to study of Microbiology in the university must have good grades to facilitate his or her admission. Though Microbiology is not hugely competitive, it is the best thing to stay on the safer side by having good grades such as JAMB score and West African Examination Council (WAEC) grade in relevant subjects.

Job Availability.
Job openings in the field of Microbiology are enormous. One who studied Microbiology can find career options in environmental microbiology, quality control personnel, water and sewage treatment, medical microbiology, research assistance, teaching, sales representative of science related companies and as well as agricultural procedures. A degree in Microbiology can qualify one for of these job opportunities.

Innovative.
Microbiology is evolving, so are its uses. The study of Microbiology avails one the opportunity to 'think out of the box' and come up with reasonable theories that can be tested, experimented on and research analysis given with the sole aim of solving one of our numerous problems. The study of Microbiology is an opportunity as well as an invitation for one to step into the endless possibilities of discoveries. Microorganism for many of their beneficial uses are engineered to produce desirable traits and results. Care has to be taken to make sure the right results are obtained. You can think of anything you can do with a degree in Microbiology.
Pay.
According to Payscale.com, Microbiologists earn up to 33,000 USD annually in the United States of America. A Microbiologist's salary depends largely on the area of specialization and the area of work the person is partaking in. Top paying areas are mostly industrial productions, quality controls and administrative purposes. You can find out how much they earn in Nigeria by doing a little research online.

Bonus.
Course Duration.
The minimum duration of the study of Microbiology in the university is just 4 years. This is largely preferable compared to other courses as engineering which takes up to 5 years.

Source: http://schoolpulse..co.ke/2017/08/see-top-10-reasons-why-you-shiuld-study.html?m

The truth is that there are no jobs for microbiologists in Nigeria.

if one cannot/does not want to study medicine(because i personally prefer medicine),then I prefer the person study the likes of physiotherapy, radiography,dentistry,nursing,pharmacy to physiology,anatomy,microbiology,biochemistry because of employment...meanwhile am not saying some graduate of the aforementioned courses do not gain employment but because of the crave for hospital job(tho microbiologist,anatomist can also work in the hospital but large number of graduates are churned out each year esp for microbiology)
anyway..every course is bae inasmuch as one is called to do them..I have just spoken for some medical courses
This is just an opinion,in case you want to mention me,kindly do so educatively

Not in Nigeria where corruption has made Microbiologists Chemist store owners, Tellers, Secondary school teachers, amongst others.
#BeYourOwnBoss
#BeCreative
#ThinkOutsideTheBox

So if you studied any other course, please com let us come and go and be frying stone....



Not in Nigeria people

Every course, seeking for relevance. There truth is that any course that can't give you self employment is a waste

I am a graduate of Microbiology who hasn't found a job yet.

It's true that Microbiology is related to so many other science courses, which should make it easier to get a job but the situation in the country has put everyone on the same level.

Why not give me 10 reasons why i should play Football?

Op trying to console himself and other MCB major

No course is useless if you have a good start up capital.

I'd rather feel the effects of the anti-life equation that study anything biology...

wow

Stop deceiving your self...I'm even regretting y I didn't study account because they are needed in almost all establishment..

this is how people go to study course they never had feelings for all because they want to be employed


Useless country.

issokay.

In Nigeria?

Forget it.

microbiology?Abeg swerve left jare

These courses are totally irrelevant in the real world. Bro.. What the real world, Nigeria needs now is Financial education. This is what will help you survive especially in this economic downturn this discombobulated nation is facing. Till today, i'm glad I studied entrepreneurship as a course. I'm so so glad.. I faced reality right from freshman's years and it paid off...

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Oga chill

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Any course that can make one employ himself, I go for it.

USA the hub and hope of microbiologists dey pay $33,000 a YEAR, tell me how person go even survive am here? neymar earns £500,000+no be $ a WEEK

Can $33000 per annum job in the US pay house rent talk less of feeding?

Ok

Integrityfarms:
Every course, seeking for relevance. There truth is that any course that can't give you self employment is a waste

you have said it all... thank God am studying agriculture . course I almost rejected

Lol OP , me and you know the real story na.

The vastness of microbiology therein lies its weakness.
You're like a jack of trade, master of none. You have basic knowledge of everything but core knowledge of nothing.

In food industries, food science and tech would be favored over you
In labs, med lab scientists are above you
and d list goes on...

I'll rather you studied biochemistry than microbiology Gan sef

[quote author=Schoolguy9 post=59147726]
Microbiology is an emerging broad discipline that not so many people have regarded relevant due to the the little knowledge that we have of it.

Op abeg as a micro- biologist, what certification can i do to make me a better professional, i wanted to do HSE and IPAN. but IPAN criteria says i must have experience when job no dey. If there is any one you know that can make me marketable abeg share
Please offer some advice, so i can be more informed

For example, a Microbiology student who wants to understand fully the works of Gram Christian on staining techniques will first of all understand through the study of Physics that unlike charges attract each other while like charges attract.

What's this rubbish you wrote here. Abeg ehn, you guys giving course advice should educate yourself properly first, and stop dishing out myopic thoughts around.

Don't tell me it's typographical error. No, it isn't!

austinleenski:
Not in Nigeria where corruption has made Microbiologists Chemist store owners, Tellers, Secondary school teachers, amongst others.
#BeYourOwnBoss
#BeCreative
#ThinkOutsideTheBox

Shut up

EmpresFIDEL:
you have said it all... thank God am studying agriculture . course I almost rejected

Keep it up. I was denied admission to medicine for two years till I saw myself in agricultural economics in 2005, I felt terribly bad but today I can look back and proudly say, am getting fulfilled each day as a professional farmer.

Stop consoling yourself.



Go do microbiology na joblessness go be name.