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    BCPS Professional Science Master's Programs

    Master of Biology

    Cell and Molecular Biology Specialization

    An understanding of cell and molecular biology is a fundamental part of the biological sciences. With numerous applications in medicine, biotechnology, and agriculture, this industry continues to expand. Students will study cell structure and function at the cellular, sub-cellular and molecular levels. After earning their degree, students will have a thorough knowledge of advanced theoretical and applied methods in modern molecular research.

    Recommended Courses

    BIOL 401 Introductory Biochemistry
    BIOL 402 Metabolic Biochemistry
    BIOL 445 Cell  Biology
    BIOL 515 Molecular Biology
    BIOL 526 Development Biology
    BIOL 562 Functional Genomics

    plus 4-6 credit hours of approved electives listed below:

    BIOL 410 Medical Microbiology
    BIOL 430 Animal Physiology
    BIOL 514 Toxicology
    BIOL 527 Immunology and Immunochemistry
    CHEM 515 Fundamentals of Separation Science
    CHEM 505 Spectroscopic Methods I

    Required Professional Courses

    Technical Communication, Communication in the Workplace or Communicating Science
    Statistics
    Project Management: Business Principles, Intellectual Property Management or Industrial Leadership

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