<p>If the Bachelors is to be the terminal degree, the B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science would be the choice. It is a practical degree, that can get the student employed. </p>
<p>If further education (Masters/PhD degree) is planned, the broader BA in microbiology would be the choice. That is the reason for the BA only option, terminal degree to be a BS degree.(broader undergrad, narrower terminal)</p>
<p>But overall the distinction between a BA and BS is meaningless compared to the quality and stature of the program. Look into the learning and research opportunities available to undergraduate microbiology students at MU, and compare to other schools, in most schools these positions are only available to grad students.</p>
<p>What is the intended career? Many(all) research positions in microbiology are limited to PhD’s. (some/few Masters) A BA/BS in microbiology by itself is a pretty useless degree.
A BA in Microbiology from MU should be seen as a stepping stone into a top rated graduate program like University of Wisconsin-Madison</p>
<p>Links:
<a href=“http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-biological-sciences-programs/microbiology[/url]”>http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-biological-sciences-programs/microbiology</a></p>
<p>[Undergraduate:</a> Research](<a href=“Undergraduate Programs | Department of Microbiology | Miami University”>Undergraduate Programs | Department of Microbiology | Miami University)</p>