Program Overview
Some of the greatest advances in medicine, food production and immunology are happening at the molecular level. Cell/molecular biology is the study of the structure and function or organisms and biological processes at the molecular level.
A concentration in cell and molecular biology will prepare you for graduate and professional programs in areas such as genetics, microbiology, immunology and medicine. This concentration creates a strong biology base while exposing students to a variety of techniques and independent research opportunities related to the fields of cell and molecular biology.
What You’ll Learn
Develop a strong foundation in modern biology while exploring the cellular and molecular processes that drive advances in medicine, biotechnology and scientific research. You’ll build practical laboratory skills and prepare for graduate study or careers in research and the health sciences.
You’ll gain practical skills in:
- Immunology and microbiology
- Cell and molecular biology
- Biochemistry laboratory techniques
- Recombinant DNA techniques DNA sequencing and genomic analysis
- Scientific research and data analysis
Through coursework and independent research opportunities, you’ll gain hands-on experience using techniques employed in modern biological research. Students pursuing this concentration often pair it with a minor in chemistry to broaden their scientific knowledge and prepare for graduate or professional programs in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, optometry and other health professions.
Research
UW-Superior offers an array of on-campus research that focuses on experimental evolution and molecular taxonomy. Throughout your research, you will have access to:
- Recombinant DNA techniques
- Polymerase chain reaction
- Site-reacted mutagenesis
- DNA sequencing
- Genomic analysis
International Students
STEM Designated Degree Program
For international students, this major is a STEM Designated Degree Program which can qualify you to extend your post-graduation stay in the United States.
Career Opportunities
The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects the fields of cell and molecular biology to grow faster than average over the next decade with median salaries above $80,000 presently for those with just a bachelor’s degree. Graduates from this concentration typically do seek graduate or medical school, however, to expand their opportunities and their knowledge of this field.
Alumni of the cell/molecular biology concentration have found careers as:
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