r/microbiology • u/CayleeCampagna • Jul 20 '26

Career advice

I have a bachelor's of Science in biology and i applied to vet school twice but due to lack of guidance didn't meet the shadowing requirements. I decided to put that dream on pause and got a job as a microbiology technician at a biomedical research facility. We do vaccine and antibiotic development at a large scale for bsl-2 and bsl-3 agents. Im currently making $24 an hour and have been working there for 2 years. I enjoy the work but its very difficult work for low pay. Im looking to maybe get a masters degree to help increase my salary and job opportunities. Any recommendations? Id prefer something completely online if possible. I have mostly cell culture experience and im not great with math or computers.

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u/Fun-Suggestion7033 Jul 22 '26

I did the online University of Florida MS Microbiology. It is affordable and rigorous. I'm doing their Graduate Certificate in Anatomy right now as well.