Cell & Molecular Biology
This concentration emphasizes cellular and molecular processes, pathways, and structures of living organisms. This concentration is a good choice for pre-medical and pre-veterinary students or for students who plan to pursue graduate work in one of the areas of biology represented here.
Common Career Paths
Some of the top jobs for those with Cell & Molecular Biology bachelor degrees include microbiologist, biological scientist, biological technician, biology science teacher, and so much more.
Common Salary Ranges for Graduates
As mentioned above, there’s a long list of career opportunities for those with Cell & Molecular Biology degrees. But, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the average annual salary for the following positions (which may require additional education) in North Carolina in 2021:
- Microbiologist: $80,240
- Biological scientist: $92,720
- Biological technician: $52,310
- Biological science teacher: $81,050
Average Tuition Cost
The average cost for an incoming residential freshman to attend MU is less than $18,000 – similar to the cost of attending one of the big-box public schools, but with the enhanced value of a highly-regarded private school with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
While tuition varies, depending on a student’s financial aid package, it’s important to know that the average financial award for an incoming residential freshman at MU is more than $34,000.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
More than 97% of MU students receive some form of financial aid, with the University offering more than $24 million annually to students for scholarships. If a student is active military, family of active military, or a veteran, they may also qualify for MU’s military education benefits.
Interested in Methodist University’s Cell & Molecular Biology concentration?
If you have questions, reach out to Dr. Lauren Klabonski using the contact info at the bottom of the page. If you’re ready to apply today, click the button below!
Frequently Asked Questions
Molecular biology is the study of molecules within a living organism. Methodist University’s program will help you understand the processes, pathways, and structures of living organisms. This concentration is a good choice for pre-medical and pre-veterinary students or for students who plan to pursue graduate work.
Some of the top jobs for those with Cell & Molecular Biology bachelor degrees include microbiologist, biological scientist, biological technician, biology science teacher, and so much more.
Major Requirements
The Biology major with a concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology consists of 62-63 credits distributed as follows:
Core Requirements
29 credits
| BIO 1530/1531 Fundamentals of Biology I with Lab (4) | BIO 3100 Plant Physiology (3) |
| BIO 1560/1561 Fundamentals of Biology II with Lab (4) | BIO 3480 Biological Chemistry (3) |
| BIO 2430 Introduction to Zoology (4) or BIO 2440 Introduction to Botany (4) | BIO 3960 Molecular Genetics (3) |
| BIO 2970 General Microbiology (4) | BIO 4400 Cellular Physiology (4) |
Electives
Select three courses (11-12 credits) from the following course list:
| BIO 3060 Human Anatomy & Physiology I (4) | BIO 4000 Medical Microbiology (4) |
| BIO 3080 Human Anatomy & Physiology II (4) | BIO 4010 Embryology & Developmental Genetics (4) |
| BIO 3990 Comparative Animal Physiology (3) |
Required Chemistry Courses
16 credits
| CHE 1510/1511 General Chemistry I with Lab (4) | CHE 2210/2211 Organic Chemistry I with Lab (4) |
| CHE 1520/1521 General Chemistry II with Lab (4) | CHE 2220/2221 Organic Chemistry II with Lab (4) |
Required Mathematics Courses:
6 credits
| MAT 1125 Pre-Calculus I (or higher) (3) | MAT 2200 Applied Statistics (3) |
Contact
Lauren Klabonski, Ph.D.
