Microbiology, cellular and molecular biology, and biotechnology option are 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 employment in biotechnology. The curriculum includes rigorous coursework in general microbiology, laboratory methods in biotechnology, and molecular genetics. Core courses will prepare you for any area of biology. Furthermore, Cellular, Molecular, and Microbial Biology (CMBI) is the study of how single-celled organisms and cells function at a molecular level. During your studies, much of your learning will occur while actively working on problems in class, during tutorials, and in the laboratory. As a student in CMBI, you’ll get a broad perspective on diverse topics including the function of molecules in cells, the relationships between cell structure and cell function, the importance of microbes to the environment, industry, and disease, and the interactions of microbes with each other and with plant and animal cells. Cellular, Molecular, and Microbial Biologists have global opportunities to work in areas such as biotechnology, medical research, toxicology, and more. A degree in Cellular, Molecular, and Microbial Biology can also be used as a stepping-stone to graduate studies or another professional degree such as law, medicine, veterinary medicine, or architecture.?

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