Biology: Biomedical, Cellular, & Molecular
Major
CMU's biology degree
Unlock the mysteries of even the most complex life forms with a biology degree. You'll start by understanding the simplest building blocks every organism shares. With a biomedical, cellular and molecular biology concentration, you'll also learn about interactions on a molecular level. You'll also learn advanced lab techniques and participate in research projects. With a solid foundation in theory, and opportunities to put that theory to the test, you'll graduate with the expertise and experience to pursue a graduate degree or start a career.
Program Snapshot
Why earn a biology degree
Your own building blocks as a biologist start here. Our program prepares you for success in graduate or medical school; you'll be ready to take the MCAT, GRE or DAT as you pursue advanced degrees. You'll also be ready to go on to careers in health, laboratory or research-based settings with universities, state or national science-based agencies, and pharmaceutical or industrial companies. You'll choose a concentration like biomedical, cellular and molecular biology where you'll focus on the molecular interactions that form the building blocks of life.
As you build your knowledge, you'll have the opportunity to work side-by-side with expert faculty on research projects. And you'll do so while building your lab techniques in our state-of-the-art facilities, including a 5,000-square-foot aquatic vivarium and an herbarium with more than 26,000 samples.
An Accelerated MS in Biology is available for CMU undergraduates.
Highlights of our biology degree
- Participate in cutting-edge research in state-of-the-art labs: Learn advanced techniques in genetics, cell biology, physiology and molecular biology, and work with faculty who are on the cutting edge of their fields in our new $95 million, 169,000-square-foot Biosciences Building, which opened in 2016.
- Study at a Carnegie-classified doctoral research institution: Participate in advanced research in microbiology, cellular and molecular biology, physiology, developmental biology and genetics, and work with the faculty who are behind those projects.
- Earn departmental scholarships: The biology department offers more than $60,000 in scholarships each year.
- Personal and professional networking: Have the opportunity to join student organizations tailored toward biology majors like Beta Beta Beta, Campus Grow or The Wildlife Society.
Biology degree careers
Graduates with a biology degree focused on biomedical, cellular and molecular biology go on to pursue advanced degrees and careers in health care, laboratory science and other professions.
| Career | Projected Salary |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientist |
$100,890
|
| Physician | $223,410 |
| Dentist | $159,530 |
| Genetic Counselor | $95,770 |
| Biological Technician | $53,560 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologist | $87,300 |
Take your research off the mainland
The Central Michigan University Biological Station on Beaver Island offers a unique freshwater ecosystem with seven inland lakes that provide an unmatched environment to learn about ecology and biology. On Beaver Island, you can take a variety of field-based courses that take advantage of our faculty expertise, research facilities and unique location in northern Lake Michigan.
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