This presentation explores the integration of key employment skills within the BSc (Hons) Microbiology course at the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) Athlone campus. Establish in 2017, the program aims to equip students with both classical and modern microbiological techniques benefiting from a small class size to help students achieve their full academic potential. Practical skills such as asepsis, microscopy, isolation, enumeration, and identification of microorganisms are heavily emphasized across various fields such as environmental, food, and industrial microbiology. The development of employability skills—critical thinking, teamwork, problem-solving, communication, and adaptability—is fostered through a combination of innovative pedagogical approaches. These include enquiry-based learning (EBL), team-based learning (TBL), problem-based learning (PBL), and universal design for learning (UDL). In addition, a mandatory 20-week work placement in the country or abroad is a key component of the curriculum. To date, over 60 graduates have successfully completed the programme, all of whom have secured employment or pursued postgraduate studies. Feedback from both students and employers has been instrumental in refining course content and delivery. For instance, the inclusion of a Quality and Compliance module was directly influenced by industry feedback or cross-modular assessment was also incorporated to reduce overassessment of students. This presentation highlights how an integrated teaching approach and feedback-driven curriculum design enhance student employability. By bridging the gap between academic theory and industry practice, the BSc (Hons) Microbiology program ensures that graduates are well-prepared for the demands of the microbiology workforce.