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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.
Note that in the life sciences at U.S. institutions, you do NOT need to complete a Master's degree before pursuing a Doctoral degree. The most common Doctoral degrees pursued by microbiologists are Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), and combined MD-PhD degrees.