What is my course work path if I am seeking a degree in MCB?
The MCB major is available to all incoming students. If you choose biology as your area of study, you enter the university in the Biological Sciences Program. During your first year, you will take two one-semester introductory lecture courses (MCB 150 and IB 150), after which you will elect a major course of study in either MCB or IB. The School of MCB offers six core curriculum courses beginning with MCB 150: The Molecular and Cellular Basis of Life. The Molecular and Cellular Biology major will provide you with solid preparation in molecular biology, molecular genetics, microbiology, cellular biology, biochemistry, physiology, and structural biology. You will also acquire a strong background in math and physical sciences. After completion of the core curriculum in MCB, you may complete the required advanced coursework by taking a variety of MCB courses or may focus on a particular area of emphasis. The areas of emphasis offered include biochemistry, cells and tissues, developmental b
