CELLULAR & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT HOMEPAGE

 

 

Cell & Molecular Biology:

• The study of the biochemical, biophysical, and genetic processes in cells.
• The basis for such applied fields as Biotechnology, Pharmacology, Life science, and Biomedicine.
• Cell and Molecular Biology at GVSU prepares students in the critically important and dynamic fields of cell and molecular biology, biotechnology, and biomedical research.

 

 
 

Program Strengths:

•  Interdisciplinary Training Experiences: More than 20 faculty mentors in 4 different
    departments and diverse research areas.
•  Personalized Program: Emphasis on research and coursework that is tailored to each
   student’s professional objectives.
•  Mentorship: Independent research required either with a research mentor faculty or an
   internship elsewhere.
•  Reputation: Excellent track record in preparing students for graduate school and
   employment.
 
 
 
 

How are our CMB students doing?

Based on the ETS Major Fields Test in Biology, the CMB program at GVSU ranks higher than 90% of the 345 departments nationwide whose students (more than 7000) participated in this exam. 

 

 

2010

2009

2008

2007

Cell Energetics & Biochemistry

95%

95%

95%

95%

Cellular Structure Organization & Function

95%

95%

95%

85%

Molecular Biology & Molecular Genetics

95%

95%

90%

95%

Analytical Skills

95%

80%

80%

85%