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development, forensics, and even the study of evolution.<br><br>Get a great start in this exciting field with a Bachelor of Science in Cellular and\u00a0Molecular\u00a0Biology degree from the University of Michigan-Flint. When you graduate, you\u2019ll be prepared for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A career straight out of college with pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, genetic counseling programs, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Graduate studies in molecular biology and related fields, such as microbiology, immunology, and cell biology, to become a research scientist. Our graduates have gone on to PhD. programs at some of the best institutions in the country, including Cal-Berkeley, Cornell, Johns Hopkins, Northwestern, and Yale. And they have an incredible 100 percent success rate when applying to graduate programs in Cellular and\u00a0Molecular\u00a0Biology.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional training for health care careers. Over half of our current majors plan to become physicians, physician assistants, or other health care professionals. Our graduates have a 96 percent success rate in medical school admissions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>At UM-Flint, our innovative coursework includes intensive laboratory work. You\u2019ll gain hands-on experience with highly marketable techniques, including mammalian cell culture, recombinant DNA, PCR, and more.<br><br>If you\u2019d like more hands-on opportunities, you can participate in the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program. It allows students at any level of education to conduct state-of-the-art research alongside our expert faculty.<br><br>You\u2019ll also have the chance to meet and learn with students who share your interests and career aspirations in the Molecular Biology Club. Some of its activities include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attending research conferences in Michigan and elsewhere<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conducting fundraising events for Relay for Life and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hosting research presentations by UM-Flint Biology faculty and alumni<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interacting with kids at Super Science Friday and other volunteer events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light h-auto mt-5 mb-5\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-4\">How the Program Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All students fulfill general education requirements and take ten biology courses, nine chemistry courses, two physics courses, and a math course. They also follow one of seven concentrations based on their career interest:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pre-Dental<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-Medical<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-Veterinary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-Occupational Therapy\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prepares students for UM-Flint\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/occupational-therapy-otd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Doctor of Occupational Therapy<\/a>\u00a0program and the dual\u00a0Doctor of Occupational Therapy\/Master of Business Administration\u00a0program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-Physical Therapy\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Designed to be preparation for UM-Flint\u2019s physical therapy doctoral programs: the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/physical-therapy-entry-level-dpt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy<\/a> program, the dual Doctor of Physical Therapy\/Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Therapy program, and the dual Doctor of Physical Therapy\/Master of Business Administration program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-Physician Assistant\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prepares students for UM-Flint\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/physician-assistant-ms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master of Science Physician Assistant<\/a>\u00a0program and the dual\u00a0Master of Science Physician Assistant\/Master of Business Administration\u00a0program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/dual-degree-programs\/\">grad&#8217;s dual degree programs<\/a> for more information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-995b96c305dcf3d85e5c4cb0c3d3b10d\">Cellular and\u00a0Molecular\u00a0Biology\u00a0 Program Curriculum at UM-Flint<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For students pursuing a <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&amp;poid=16143&amp;returnto=5138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bachelor of Science in Cellular and\u00a0Molecular\u00a0Biology\u00a0curriculum<\/a>, it is strongly recommended that they enhance their educational experience by adding a minor or a second major in a different discipline. It is important to note that students are not permitted to major in more than one biology program, nor can they simultaneously major and minor in biology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">Opportunities are available through UM-Flint\u2019s&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/biology-ms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master of Science in Biology curriculum<\/a><span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">&nbsp;program and the various professional healthcare programs previously mentioned for those interested in furthering their studies<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d1f414c41971d2bb58791657710bc953\">Scholarships for Biology Majors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to being eligible for financial assistance through our Office of Financial Aid, you can apply for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/finaid\/types-of-aid\/scholarships\/#collegeofartsandsciences\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UM-Flint scholarships that are specifically for biology students<\/a>. They include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fleming A. and Marian E. Barbour Scholarship Fund<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emmalyn Ellis Freeman Master of Science in Biology Scholarship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zelpha E. McKinnon Science Scholarship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gary Pace Biology\/Ecology Field Study Scholarship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Holly Sucic Endowed Memorial Scholarship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>John Terrill and Lora Dorland Biological Sciences Scholarship Fund<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-primary-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Georgina collaborated with faculty on important research projects \u2013 she and Dr. Sucic studied the ability of older adults to recover from exercise. The experience led her to enroll with the MSU College of Human Medicine for medical school. She says: \u201cI think a lot of college students can be afraid to talk to their professors\u2026they don\u2019t want to feel dumb for asking a question. I really liked that my professors encouraged me whenever I asked questions. I think that really contributed to my success as a student.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Georgina Brown<\/strong><br><em>Molecular Biology &amp; Biotechnology 2020<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/2023\/07\/GeorginaBrown.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/2023\/07\/GeorginaBrown.jpg 555w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/2023\/07\/GeorginaBrown-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f62b86a5cbe9e34ab292e015c82f5b43\">Academic Advising <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you stay on track toward a degree, it\u2019s important to develop a strong relationship with UM-Flint\u2019s academic advisors. They can clarify program requirements, help you select courses, discuss the benefits of different course concentrations, and more. Cydnee Robertson is the dedicated academic advisor for this program. You can contact her at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:cweirauc@umich.edu\">cweirauc@umich.edu<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/go.umflint.edu\/CydneeWeirauchAppointments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">schedule an appointment<\/a>.<br><br>If you\u2019re considering majoring in Cellular and Molecular Biology, it\u2019s important to consult with the program\u2019s academic advisor before registering for your first-semester classes.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light h-auto mt-5 mb-5\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-4 has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-818fbcb158e8c1bd85c39625ab64c408\">Career Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of our majors pursue careers in health care or scientific research, usually after getting additional professional education. Lots of career paths are possible, as these examples indicate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/life-physical-and-social-science\/biological-technicians.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Biological technicians<\/a>: The number of jobs for biological technicians, who help biological and medical scientists conduct lab tests and experiments, should grow 7 percent through 2030, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. About 11,800 jobs should become available annually through 2030, and the latest median salary is $48,140 annually.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/life-physical-and-social-science\/microbiologists.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microbiologists<\/a>: The BLS says jobs for microbiologists will grow 5 percent through 2030, a bit below the average rate for all jobs. About 2,000 jobs should become available annually, and the latest median salary is $79,260.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/life-physical-and-social-science\/biochemists-and-biophysicists.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Biochemists and Biophysicists<\/a>: According to the BLS, about 3,200 job openings should occur annually through 2030 for biochemists and biophysicists, who study the chemical and physical principles of living things and biological processes. The latest median salary for these jobs is $102,270.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/healthcare\/physician-assistants.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Physician assistants<\/a>: The BLS says job growth for physician assistants, who practice medicine as part of health care teams, should be 31 percent through 2030. The agency projects about 12,200 job openings annually through 2030. The latest median pay for PAs is $115,390 annually.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/healthcare\/physical-therapists.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Physical therapists<\/a>: Jobs for physical therapists should grow by 21 percent through 2030, the BLS projects, almost three times the rate for all jobs. Physical therapists earn a median salary of $91,010 annually, and there should be about 15,600 job openings each year through 2030.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/healthcare\/physicians-and-surgeons.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Physicians and surgeons<\/a>: Despite the overall employment of physicians and surgeons growing just 3 percent through 2030, the BLS projects about 22,700 job openings annually through 2030. The median salary for physicians and surgeons is more than $208,000 annually.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>More information about careers is available from the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/healthcare\/physician-assistants.htm#tab-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3f4661230f7bb27643eabbd855c405e4\">Get Started on Your Career Today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you want to be a research scientist or to work directly in health care,\u00a0apply\u00a0to UM-Flint\u2019s Bachelor of Science in Cellular and\u00a0Molecular\u00a0Biology program today. If you have questions, you can contact the program\u2019s dedicated academic advisor,\u00a0<strong>Cydnee Robertson<\/strong>, at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:cweirauc@umich.edu\">cweirauc@umich.edu<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/go.umflint.edu\/CydneeWeirauchAppointments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">schedule an appointment<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n<a\n    id=\"block-block_eb60bf4bc8f4dff22bab434abdbcd438\"\n    class=\"btn mb-3 mb-md0 d-inline-flex btn-icon bg-danger\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/go.umflint.edu\/request-info\"\n    title=\"Request Info\"\n    target=\"_blank\" >\n            <span class=\"btn-icon-image\">\n            <i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"btn-icon-text\">\n            Request Info        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n<a\n    id=\"block-block_52cbf179f2b87fb8bda1e89d5203251b\"\n    class=\"btn mb-3 mb-md0 d-inline-flex btn-icon bg-secondary\"\n    href=\"http:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/apply\"\n    title=\"Apply\"\n    target=\"_blank\" >\n            <span class=\"btn-icon-image\">\n            <i class=\"fas fa-pencil-alt\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"btn-icon-text\">\n            Apply        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prepare for a career in health care or scientific research with a degree in molecular biology and biotechnology from the University of Michigan-Flint. 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