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CELL and MOLECULAR BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT  HOMEPAGE 

Cellular & Molecular Biology is the study of the biochemical, biophysical, & genetic processes in cells. Cellular & Molecular Biology is the basis for such fields as Biotechnology, Pharmacology, Life Science, and Biomedicine. Cellular & Molecular Biology at GVSU prepares students in the critically important and dynamic fields of Cellular and Molecular Biology,  Biotechnology, and Biomedical research.

 

 

Bachelor of Science,

Cell & Molecular Biology

 

Master of Science,

Research Thesis Based Master’s in Cell & Molecular Biology

 

Master of Science,

Internship Based Professional Master’s in Biotechnology

 

 

 

        
 Interdisciplinary Training
More than 20 faculty mentors in 4 different departments and diverse research areas.
 
Personalized Program
Emphasis on research &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. 

 

 

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2007

Cell Energetics & Biochemistry

95%

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95%

95%

Cellular Structure Organization & Function

99%

95%

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95%

85%

Molecular Biology & Molecular Genetics

98%

95%

95%

90%

95%

Analytical Skills

98%

95%

80%

80%

85%