BS Molecular Genetics

The Molecular Genetics program prepares students for a variety of career goals involving Cell and Molecular Biology. The Molecular Genetics program differs from the biology degree in that students focus their studies on the foundations of modern experimental biology including biochemistry, genetics, and cell biology. These principles are critical for understanding how organisms develop, respond to signaling, and interact with their environments. These tenants are also the cornerstones of modern medicine which seeks to develop targeted therapies based on the factors that influence a patient s condition, a field called personalized medicine . Many of the faculty aligned with the molecular genetics major involve students in research that seeks to understand the biological processes that govern physiology and disease.