Bachelor of Science - Molecular and Biomedical Biology

Program Description

Students seeking biomedical careers can pursue specialized studies in cellular and molecular biology. Molecular and Biomedical Biology majors gain real-world experience in biomedical research during the required biotechnology internship under the Molecular Biotechnology Pathway. Under the Biomedical Humanities Pathway, Molecular and Biomedical Biology majors explore perspectives that connect the human condition to biomedicine. The Molecular and Biomedical Biology major is an outstanding way to prepare for graduate programs in cellular and molecular biology, a career in the biotechnology industry, or the health professions.

At a most basic level molecular and biomedical biology involves the use of biological organisms, systems, or processes to develop technologies and products to improve the quality of life. Nowhere is this more apparent than in healthcare and new avenues to diagnose, treat, and study disease. The curriculum focuses on molecular biology, genetics and genomics, cellular biology, and biochemistry. Through the Molecular Biotechnology track, students are able to participate in research through a semester-long internship in an academic, commercial, clinical, or government laboratory in the region. Within the Biomedical Humanities track, students are exposed to perspectives that connect the human condition to biomedicine.

• Laboratory Technologist
• Research Technician
• Biomedical Scientist
• Pharmaceutical/Medical Product Sales Representative
• Health Professional
• Health Educator
• Data Analyst