分子，细胞和发育（MCD）生物学专业旨在为学生准备严格的研究生课程，包括生物医学研究，医学和其他医疗保健专业课程，以适应生物技术行业的职业。该专业比一般生物学专业更具结构性，要求学生注意上级生物学课程的前提条件。这是参与生物医学研究的非常时期。新技术正在迅速改变我们对生命的分子和细胞基础的理解，对我们如何治疗人类疾病具有重大影响。分子，细胞和发育生物学系与生物分子工程，化学与生物化学，微生物学与环境毒理学以及物理学一起，参与了生物医学科学的一场革命。目前正在使用各种各样的前沿研究工具来解决关键领域的问题，
This is an extraordinary time to be involved in biomedical research. New technologies are rapidly changing our understanding of the molecular and cellular basis of life, with dramatic implications for how we treat human disease. The Department of Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology, along with Biomolecular Engineering, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Microbiology & Environmental Toxicology, and Physics, is participating in a revolution in biomedical science. A broad spectrum of cutting-edge research tools are being employed to tackle problems in key areas that include: the structural and functional role of RNA in regulation of gene expression, chromatin biology and epigenetic control of genes, cell biology of the cytoskeleton and the cell cycle, decisions controlling embryogenesis and organ development, and developmental neurobiology. The insights generated by this research enable new strategies for treatments of aging disorders, birth defects, neurological diseases, cancer, and other human ailments.<br><br>Learning Experience<br>The department offers a spectrum of courses that reflect the exciting new developments and directions in these fields and trains students to participate in these fields. Students may plan a program that leads to one of several bachelor of science (B.S.) degrees (see also Global and Community Health B.S., Neuroscience, Biology, and Biochemistry & Molecular Biology).