Students receive outstanding academic preparation and intensive lab experiences that position them for successful careers. The Medical Microbiology major has highly experienced faculty with demonstrated excellence in teaching, research and career guidance. Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities in faculty research labs, the Hubbard Center for Genome Studies, the University Instrumentation Center, and the NH Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory located on campus. Internships are possible at biotechnology companies in the Greater Boston area or at the NH Department of Public Health Laboratories.

Students in the Medical Microbiology (MM) option take seven Foundation courses, five Bioscience Core courses, four BMS:MM Core courses, and five BMS:MM Major Elective courses. One capstone experience, supervised and approved within the major, is required of all seniors. In addition, all other University academic requirements must be completed, including those for the Discovery Program and the University Writing Requirement. A grade of C- or better is required in all Bioscience Core, BMS:MM Core, and Major Elective courses.