This program offers a comprehensive course of study across a wide span of scientific inquiry. MCB majors study fundamental biological questions about gene and cell structure and function.

The BS in Molecular and Cellular Biology is for you if you... 

• are looking to meet the prerequisite requirements for most medical schools (many MCB majors are pre-med) 
• aim to understand the molecular workings of cells
• are interested in active research with professors

Choose the Accelerated Master's Program (AMP) to earn both a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Science degree in MCB in a total of 5 years.

Coursework

Core courses: 

• Introductory Biology
• Molecular Basis of Life
• Molecular Genetics
• Cell & Developmental Biology
• Metabolic Biochemistry. 

Sample plans are included with the three sub-plans. See complete course list. Whatever your interest, we encourage all students to undertake independent laboratory research to complement required coursework.

Select from one of three tracks, called sub-plans, to personalize the major:

Paths after graduation

Typically, half of our graduates advance to graduate programs or professional schools while the rest work in in business and industry. The most common graduate programs are PhD (34%), MD (28%), MS (19%), PharmD (13%), DDS, JD nursing, MD/PhD and MBAs (6%). More on the paths graduates pursue

Careers with this degree

Here are just a few job titles and companies of our B.S. Graduates:

More on our alumni's successes.