Study, analyze, and explore the microscopic world—where small discoveries make a big impact.
A microbiology, cellular and molecular biology, and biotech major option is for the student who is preparing to do graduate work in any area of the laboratory life sciences. There is high demand for graduates with laboratory research training in the public and private sectors. Required and supporting courses provide the background that is essential for admission into life sciences graduate programs or for employment in biotechnology.
Where Bold Ideas Take Shape
The curriculum includes rigorous coursework in general microbiology, laboratory methods in biotechnology, and molecular genetics. Core courses will prepare you for any area of biology.
- Select courses in virology, immunology, investigative molecular biology, epidemiology, physiology, bioinformatics, health physics, and toxicology.
- Gain competitive graduate school advantage with coursework in chemistry, biochemistry, and mathematics.
- Engage with faculty advisors who are both active in research programs and readily involve students in their research programs.
What Can You Do with an MCM Biology/Biotechnology Degree?
At Southeast, a biology education goes beyond the classroom. We have amazing success stories to prove it. Southeast alumni are tackling graduate schools and careers at notable institutions.
Graduate School Opportunities of Recent Graduates
- Washington University in St. Louis
- University of Missouri
- Vanderbilt University
- University of Wisconsin
- University of Minnesota
- University of Cincinnati
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- University of Massachusetts
Employment Opportunities of Recent Graduates
- Monsanto
- Pfizer
- Sigma-Aldrich Chemical Company
- Biokyowa
- Proctor and Gamble
- St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital
- Washington University in St. Louis
- St. Louis University
- Zoetis
