Department of Microbiology - My career choice? (Korea)

In relation to middle and high school students' advancement, they must collect information on their field of interest, receive counseling, select a department, and prepare consistently in order to select a department that suits their talents, interests, interests, passion, and long-term goals. Let’s find out if the Department of Microbiology fits my aptitude and goals.

 

 

My career choice,

which department should I choose?

 

◆ Department of Microbiology ◆

 

 

Department of Microbiology

 

Ⅰ. A student like this should choose the Department of Microbiology...

 

The Department of Microbiology is a field of study suitable for students with diverse talents, aptitudes, passions, and interests. Below are some characteristics that students who choose the Department of Microbiology may have.

 

1. Scientific curiosity and spirit of inquiry

Microbiology is a discipline that studies the various characteristics and functions of microorganisms. Therefore, students with scientific curiosity and a spirit of inquiry can deeply explore and understand the world of microorganisms.

 

2. Observation and experimental thinking

Microbiology is a discipline that conducts experiments to observe and study small-sized microorganisms. Therefore, students with observation skills and experimental thinking can closely observe the characteristics of microorganisms and analyze experimental results to derive new discoveries and understanding.

 

3. Analysis and reasoning skills

Microbiology is a study that understands the interactions of complex living things and their roles as members of the ecosystem. Therefore, students with analytical and reasoning skills can understand and interpret the various functions and interactions of microorganisms.

 

4. Collaboration and communication

Microbiology is a discipline that requires collaboration with experts in various fields. Therefore, students with collaboration and communication skills can be active in various fields of microbiology through collaboration with researchers.

 

5. Patience and grit

Microbiology is a discipline that requires time and effort during experiments and research. Therefore, students with perseverance and grit can work hard to analyze and interpret experimental results, overcome difficulties, and achieve results.

 

The above characteristics are some of the talents, aptitudes, passions, interests, etc. that students who choose the Department of Microbiology may have. However, students with various characteristics and talents can succeed in the Department of Microbiology.

 

The important thing is to achieve your desired goals in the Department of Microbiology based on your own interests and passion.

 

 

Ⅱ. Microbiology Overview

Microbiology discovers and classifies microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa, and viruses that exist in all environments on Earth and explores the nature of life phenomena that occur within microorganisms. The Department of Microbiology is a department that explores the basis of these living phenomena, using microorganisms as the subject of research.

 

 

Ⅲ. Microbiology and related occupations

Biological Research Institute, Biopharmaceutical Research Institute, Life Science Testing Institute, Bioinformatician

 

 

Ⅳ. Microbiology-related qualifications

Biotechnology technician, biological classification technician, clinical pathology technician

 

 

Ⅴ. Microbiology and Characteristics

It is said that only 1% of the many types of microorganisms on Earth are known so far. Microorganisms are one of the important fields because they are closely related to human life, and there are still endless areas to be explored.

 

 

Ⅵ. Fields of entry after graduating from the Department of Microbiology

● Businesses and industries

Pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, food companies, cosmetics companies, liquor companies, beverage companies, biotechnology-related venture companies, reagent companies, instrumentation companies, animal drug companies, pesticide companies, fertilizer companies

 

● Academia and research institutes

Life science-related public institutions such as universities, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, and National Toxicology Research Institute

 

● Government and public institutions

Public institutions related to life and science, such as the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, National Institute of Environmental Research, and National Veterinary Research and Quarantine Service

 

 

VII. Main subjects studied

● Biodiversity

Learn biological concepts, principles, social awareness, and national responsibilities for biodiversity conservation.

 

● Hospital Microbiology

Understand the physiology of pathogenic microorganisms, the relationship between hosts and parasites, and the pathogenic mechanisms and preventive measures for bacteria and viruses, including enteric bacteria.

 

● Bacteriology

Build an academic foundation by recognizing the concepts, basic theories, and applications of bacteria.

 

● Virology

Learn about the characteristics, form, structure, physiology, biochemistry, genetics, and pathological mechanisms of viruses and their transmission routes.

 

● Mycology

Learn about mycology's place in the field of microbiology, its development process, fungal morphology, isolation, physiology, genetics, and application and management of fungi.