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Microbiologist studies microscopic forms of life such as bacteria, viruses and protozoa.

Microbiologists may perform the following tasks:

• develop products, such as antibiotics, detergents or cosmetics, that either combat diseases caused by pathogenic microorganisms or harness the positive capabilities of microorganisms
• test samples from patients, isolating and identifying the microbes that cause illness, examining their susceptibility to antibiotics and giving advice about appropriate treatment
• prevent and control the spread of harmful microbes in hospitals, the food industry and the general population
• advise the government about public health policies
• examine natural products for their ability to inhibit the growth of dangerous microbes and apply their findings to the medical and food industries
• investigate the potential of microbes to improve human and animal health through nutrition
• develop and improve fermented drinks and foods, such as beer, wine, cheese and yoghurt
• research the microbiology of plants and use microbes to control pests, weeds and animal diseases
• study DNA and the use of bacteria to introduce specially engineered genes into an organism in order to fight disease or to change a specific feature of the organism
• use their knowledge of microbiology to minimise the environmental impact of production and clean up existing pollution
• investigate the ways in which microorganisms can be used to improve and enhance products that impact on quality of life, such as food and beverages.

Are you Eligible to Live and Work in Australia as a Microbiologist?

Microbiologist is classified as Group A occupations by Vetassess. The criteria for skills assessment of Group A occupations is to hold qualification(s) assessed at Australian Bachelor degree or higher degree with a highly relevant field of study and at least one year of post-qualification highly relevant employment in the last five years.

If you wish to check your eligibility to migrate permanently to Australia as a Microbiologist, please fill out the below assessment form. The assessment is free. After submitting the form, a registered migration consultant will look into the information and advise you of the outcome of the assessment via your email address.