All students within the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences must complete General Education Requirements. These courses provide breadth to your education beyond training in the Biological Sciences. All majors within the Department of Biological Sciences must also complete Corequisite Courses in Chemistry, Math, and Physics; these courses give you the scientific background to maximize your education within the Microbiology major.
The major progress tracker below is a comprehensive list of the courses Microbiology majors must complete to obtain the B.S. degree. Review the BIOSC Courses webpage for available BIOSC electives. Make sure to visit our other Bio. Sci. webpages for scheduling tips and a sample schedule. Please see a Biological Sciences Advisor for any questions about planning your schedule.
Microbiology Progress Tracker
This major is designed to be completed in 4 academic years. Specific course sequencing cannot be changed. If you are looking for a major that can be completed in fewer than 4 academic years, we offer a BS in Biological Sciences which is much more flexible in course sequencing. Occasionally a student bringing in transfer credit may have a different timeline; please see a Bio Advisor to discuss.
It is the student's responsibility to track their progress through the major and general education requirements. All Microbiology majors are required to bring an updated progress tracker (and Old Gen Ed supplement, if applicable) to their pre-enrollment appointment in order to have their hold lifted.
If you started before Fall 2018, please use this supplement to track your General Education Requirements.
For students who declared Fall 2021 AND LATER
- NEW Microbiology Major Progress Tracker (with Gen Eds for students who started Fall 2018 and later)
For students who declared BEFORE Fall 2021
- OLD Microbiology Major Progress Tracker (with Gen Eds for students who started Fall 2018 and later)
If you declared your Microbiology major prior to Fall 2021 and would like to follow the new requirements, please contact the Bio Advisors at BioAdv@pitt.edu for instructions.
Access the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Major Sheet here: Dietrich School Microbiology Major Sheet