Bachelor of Science in Molecular Genetics

Molecular Genetics

The Molecular Genetics program prepares students for a variety of career goals involving molecular biology. Graduates of the program are prepared for graduate school or professional programs (medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, or other health professions); for research and technical positions in biotechnology, the health care industry and forensics laboratories; and for positions as genetic counselors.

Degree Requirements:

Core Program:

BIOL	131-132	Principles of Biology I
BIOL	133-134	Principles of Biology II
BIOL	237-238	Genetics
BIOL	243	Biodiversity
BIOL	333-334	Biochemistry
BIOL	338	Microbiology
BIOL	431	Senior Seminar
BIOL	435	Developmental Biology
BIOL	436	Molecular Biology
BIOL	437	Molecular Genetics Lab

Plus 9 additional hours of upper level electives at the 300 to 400 level

Supporting Courses

General Chemistry I and General Chemistry II
Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry II
College Physics I and College Physics II or University Physics I and University Physics II
Survey of Calculus I and Survey of Calculus II or University Calculus I and University Calculus II

A total of 120 credits are required for the Bachelor of Science in Molecular Genetics. The remaining credits include courses taken to fulfill the requirement of the College Core Curriculum and electives.