Program Overview
Molecular & Cellular Biology (B.S.)
Overview
Molecular and Cellular Biology focuses on the study of the processes that govern living organisms. Comprehensive curricula cover theory and laboratory methods, allowing students to understand and carry out molecular and biomedical research.
Career Opportunities
We will provide you a solid foundation in the life sciences, preparing you for careers in the highly competitive health professions programs such as medical school, dental school, and pharmacy school.
Recommended For
- Thinkers, doers, and creators
- Those interested in careers in:
- Research
- Microbiology
- Veterinary medicine
- Genetics
- Forensics
Hands-on Undergraduate Research
Applicable Science With Publishing Potential
"One of the main aspects that drew me to molecular and cellular biology at Rowan was the ability to do undergraduate research," says senior Lauren S. "Having these opportunities provides you with the knowledge that you might need in a job after you graduate."
Student Testimonials
- "It’s a unique major and wasn’t something I saw in a lot of schools. The curriculum is interdisciplinary, you get a bit of bioinformatics, statistics, and engineering."
- Amaal K. Burlington County, NJ
- "This major provides so many avenues for people to take, there is a lab for anything you can think of. Getting into research was really the best thing for me."
- Ashley R. Warren County, NJ
- "The biomedical research aspect of the major has made me feel prepared to go into the medical field."
- Sean S. Gloucester County, NJ
- "The lab experience is something that I’m grateful to Rowan for. In medicine and health, the solutions to different problems require intervention at a molecular and cellular level, and this major helps students achieve those solutions."
- Michael R. Camden County, NJ
More on the Major
Molecular & Cellular Biology Majors Share Their Goals
From graduate school to gene therapy and healthcare, three Rowan students explain how this major prepares them for their professional journeys.
Related Programs
- Bioinformatics
- Biological Sciences
- Translational Biomedical Sciences
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor of Science in Molecular & Cellular Biology focuses on the study of the processes that govern living organisms. The curriculum covers both theory and laboratory methods, enabling students to understand and conduct molecular and biomedical research. The program provides a strong foundation in the life sciences, preparing students for careers in highly competitive health professions programs such as medical school, dental school, and pharmacy school. It's described as a unique major, interdisciplinary in nature, incorporating elements of bioinformatics, statistics, and engineering. The program offers extensive hands-on undergraduate research opportunities with potential for publication. Student testimonials highlight the value of research experiences in preparing them for post-graduate careers. The major is recommended for thinkers, doers, and creators interested in careers in research, microbiology, veterinary medicine, genetics, and forensics.
Teaching:
The program emphasizes hands-on laboratory experiences. Student testimonials highlight the value of the lab experience in preparing them for careers in medicine and health, where solutions often require intervention at a molecular and cellular level. The text mentions undergraduate research opportunities as a key aspect of the program.
Careers:
Graduates are prepared for careers in various fields, including:
- Research
- Microbiology
- Veterinary medicine
- Genetics
- Forensics
- Medical school
- Dental school
- Pharmacy school Student testimonials indicate that the program prepares students for careers in the medical field and provides the knowledge needed for jobs after graduation.
Other:
The program is offered in the Spring and Fall terms for international students. The minimum GPA requirement is 2.25.
