注重药理学和生物技术的学生修读MCDB核心课程（共16学分）。MCDB，化学与生物化学和心理学系从一系列研究生课程中选修了另外16个单元的课程。这些选修课分为三个方向：1）分子生物学和细胞生物学：2）化学和生物化学，以及3）神经生物学和行为。这些课程反映了药理学和生物技术领域的三个传统研究领域，并为学生提供指导以帮助他们制定课程。学生必须在其中一门课程中选修16门选修课程中的8门，但在该门课程之外最多可以选修8门选修课。我们的目的是使选修课的选择尽可能灵活，并允许学生探索药理学的不同领域。有关更多信息，请
The Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (MCDB) offers the bachelor of science degree in four departmental majorsbiochemistry-molecular biology, cell and developmental biology, microbiology, and pharmacology. In addition, it cooperates with the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology in offering the interdepartmental biological sciences major, with both B.A. and B.S. objectives. The department offers graduate programs leading to the degrees of master of arts and doctor of philosophy, with emphasis in molecular, cellular, and developmental biology. An interdepartmental graduate program is offered in biomolecular science and engineering, in cooperation with the Departments of Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Materials, and Mechanical and Environmental Engineering. In addition, a wide range of courses is available to all undergraduates for elective enrollment or for the support of their preparation for degrees in other departments or programs.<br><br>Molecular, cellular, and developmental biology majors provide excellent preparation for a wide variety of biology-related careers, including careers in the health sciences, biotechnology, the pharmaceutical industry, agriculture, environmental health and safety, food technology, and forensic science, and for research careers in academic, industry, and government laboratories. Many MCDB students prepare for entry into graduate or professional schools. Students should become familiar with the requirements of programs of interest, and then discuss their undergraduate coursework with their advisor. In general, all of the department's majors are suitable for students preparing for professional schools in medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, or nursing, and for graduate programs in biochemistry, cell biology, developmental biology, genetics, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, neurobiology, pharmacology, or virology. Students with a bachelor's degree who are interested in pursuing a California Teaching Credential should contact the credential advisor in the Graduate School of Education as soon as possible.