The undergraduate major in Molecular and Cell Biology encompasses the diversity of scientific interests of the department's faculty. There are five emphases to choose from: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Cell & Developmental Biology, Genetics, Genomics & Development, Immunology & Pathogenesis, and Neurobiology. Students majoring in any of these emphases have been highly successful in entering graduate or medical school and in other science- and health-related careers.
The Undergraduate Program in MCB
Announcements
Admitted as a freshman for fall 2012? Check out our freshman page for important information!
Admitted as a transfer student for fall 2012? Check out our transfer student page for more information!
Important Change to Summer 2012 Schedule: Biology 1A/1AL will NOT be offered summer 2012. Please visit us in the UAO to discuss alternative plans if you had intended to take this course over the summer.
SPRING SEMESTER
- Faculty advising office hours (OH) can be found on the Advising & Student Services webpage. Faculty OH end May 4, 2012 and will resume at the beginning of fall 2012..
- MCB peer advising has ended for the academic year. Check out the PAWS website for more information about our program. Peer advising will resume in fall 2012.
- MCB Fall 2012 classes - click here.
- Participating in the MCB Honors Program? Check ouf the Honors page for more information!
SPRING 2012 COMMENCEMENT DATE SET - Tuesday, May 15, 9 am, Greek Theater
- Commencement registration and tickets are now available! Click on the above link for more information.
MAJOR DECLARATIONS: Major declarations have ended for the spring semester. Declarations will resume at the beginning of fall 2012.
MCB HANDBOOK: 2011-2012 - Download it here.
FAQS: We've compiled a list of FAQs to answer some of the most common questions we're asked.
Major At a Glance
MCB Major Programs, at a Glance
Click on the grid for more detailed information about our major programs.
Click on the grid for more detailed information about our major programs.