Learn the fundamental principles of cell biology, molecular biology and biochemistry while developing the research skills for successful careers as technical specialists or to successfully compete for professional graduate programs. Students cover a diverse set of topics with elective courses and opportunities to engage in research such as virology, evolution, pathophysiology, neurobiology, bioinformatics and more. Students seeking a non-research, coursework-only degree may complete the program on a part-time basis. The program is offered as either a research (thesis) or a non-research (coursework) degree. With a biology degree, you may choose to pursue a professional degree in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy or veterinary sciences, or enter the research industry either in the private sector or as part of an academic research team.<br>Students graduating from this program will:<br><br>describe the structures and functions of key biological molecules, how these molecules interact to perform the major biochemical processes of living organisms, and key regulatory events that govern these biochemical processes.<br>describe the storage, transmission and expression of genetic information, including key genetic regulatory events.<br>employ oral and written communication skills in the presentation of information in cell and molecular biology.<br>integrate fundamental knowledge of biochemistry and cell and molecular biology to understand and develop experimental approaches for testing hypotheses about biological mechanisms.