Prospective Students
If you enjoy problem-solving and thinking critically, like hands-on research, and want to a degree that will open many different career opportunities for you, the MBS program is for you. A degree in Molecular Biosciences can launch a career in biomedical research, forensics, pharmaceutics, or even food science. It can also provide a pathway to apply to medical, dental, or pharmacy school. The possibilities are endless.
Students in the MBS program benefit from small classes and one-on-one advising with faculty who have firsthand experience in the academics and industry. This program uses a cohort-based approach to help provide students with the support and resources they need to be successful.
Hear From Some of Our Students
“Coursework was very diverse at Bellevue. I was just blown away at what I could do. I was in classrooms with 15 people and a professor with a Ph.D. and had so many opportunities to work with equipment and to do experiments. It was such a catered experience.”
Nhu-y is Now Studying Food Science at Cal Poly Pomona
“Thank you to everyone from MBS, STEM classes, and STEM advising. I am thankful for the recommendation letters, proofreading of my personal statement, mock interviews, and office hours. Thank you for supporting us students from the beginning and even after graduation. During a STEM to STERN lecture, I remember hearing, ‘At Bellevue College, you’re a person, not another student number.'”
Where Are Our Graduates Now?
Some MBS graduates are attending Medical School or PhD programs at Washington State University and University of Washington.
Some of our graduates are pursuing master’s in various fields such as Food Science, Genomics, and Bioinformatics.
We have several students working at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, the University of Washington, and Pfizer. Others are working at Bloodworks Northwest, Global Health Labs, Seattle Children’s Research Institute, Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research, Center for Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases (CERID), and smaller companies like Adaptive Biotechnologies and Ora Biomedical.
They have titles such as research scientist, research technician, clinical lab technologist, medical laboratory technologist, and clinical research assistant.
Opportunities for Molecular Biosciences Students
Student Advisory Board
- Serve as a student representative on the Advisory Board to give feedback about the MBS program
- Help plan social events for the MBS program
MBS Cookie Time
- Join us each week for cookies, coffee, and conversation in the MBS office
- Meet other students and faculty
- Socialize with fellow students
Quarterly MBS Seminars
- Attend research seminars to learn about cutting-edge research that is going on in the area
- Network with scientists at research institutions in the area
Last Updated September 11, 2024
