As a Cell and Molecular Biology (CMB) major, you will learn about the fascinating ways that genes and biomolecules drive the behavior and health of eukaryotic cells, tissues and organisms. The BS in Cell and Molecular Biology is suited for students preparing for a variety of careers, such as scientific research, healthcare, biotechnology industry, computational biology, forensics and education.
The CMB major focuses on the fundamental building blocks of ourselves and other eukaryotic organisms: genes, biomolecules and cells. Courses and electives in the major connect these topics to themes across biology like health, biodiversity and evolution. The CMB major also provides training in cutting-edge science practices like genomic sequencing, cell and tissue culture, microscopy, computational biology and community engagement.
In all of our concentrations, research experiences in the labs of our world-class faculty and instructors are an integral part of student training. Hands-on experiences in research labs prepare our graduates for high-level jobs in industry or further training toward a higher degree.
CMB faculty work on a wide range of research questions that span the tree of life, using techniques that vary from whole-organism studies down to purely computational approaches to understanding how the building blocks of life produce the complexity and diversity of the world around us, in health and disease.
Why choose a career in Cell and Molecular Biology?
Our CMB majors have successfully entered into careers in research, industry, healthcare, pharmacology, biotechnology, computational biology and forensics. In addition, a CMB concentration can be combined with interests in law (patents and intellectual property), public policy, business and education.
