A microbiology, cellular and molecular biology, and biotechnology option is for the student who is preparing to do graduate work in any area of the laboratory life sciences. There is high demand for graduates with laboratory research training in the public and private sectors. Required and supporting courses provide the background that is essential for admission into life sciences graduate programs or for employment in biotechnology.

The curriculum includes rigorous coursework in general microbiology, laboratory methods in biotechnology, and molecular genetics. Core courses will prepare students for any area of biology. • Select courses in virology, immunology, investigative molecular biology, epidemiology, physiology, bioinformatics, health physics, and toxicology. • Gain competitive graduate school advantage with coursework in chemistry, biochemistry, and mathematics. • Engage with faculty advisors who are both active in research programs and readily involve students in their research programs.