Academic Options

The Molecular Biosciences program offers academic options designed to meet the needs of a variety of students, whether they are looking to apply to entry-level research positions with an associate’s degree, or prepare for a professional program or graduate education by earning a bachelor’s degree or become a more competitive applicant for other research and clinical positions by completing the Biomedical Research Certificate.

Bachelor’s Degree

The Molecular Biosciences Bachelor’s in Applied Science degree (MBS BAS) prepares students with a solid scientific background in laboratory and critical thinking skills and with a 3-quarter long independent research experience. This degree provides the foundation to work in various disciplines including pharmacology, medicine, biochemistry, molecular biology, neuroscience, forensics, and food chemistry. The coursework in this 4-year program includes most of the prerequisites needed to apply to Pharmacy School, Medical school, Veterinary Medicine, and other professional schools.

Explore courses for the full-time Bachelor’s in Applied Science in Molecular Biosciences.

Molecular Sciences Technician

This two-year associate’s degree offers a professionally relevant curriculum that helps students build skills for laboratory technician positions in a variety of environments, including bioscience research labs and chemical research labs. Typical job titles include research associate I, biological technician, chemical technician and laboratory technician.

Here you can see an example of the courses that you would be taking if you were to choose this program.

Biomedical Research Certificate

Students pursuing the one-year Biomedical Research Certificate learn a variety of techniques in molecular biology, protein biochemistry, and immunochemistry to apply them in an individual research project. Each student works independently on their research proposal, collecting and analyzing data and documenting their results. 

Last Updated September 9, 2024