Applied Microbiology, Agricultural Biology


Applied microbiology focuses on how microbes can be used in food production, pest control, industrial applications, and medicinal uses. Specifically these programs explore the relation of biology to agriculture, industry, biotechnology and the environment.

Agricultural Biology focuses on the area of plant protection, including plant pathology and applied entomology. 

Institutions offering programs related to this topic:

McGill University
Program name

University of British Columbia
Applied Biology

University of Guelph (Veterinary)
Bio-Medical Science

University of Saskatchewan (Agriculture)
Agricultural Biology