Molecular and Cellular Biology
- Bachelor of Science
- Major
Life springs from the collective behavior of molecules and cells. Combining life sciences with physical sciences, we'll prepare you for a career as a molecular biologist through hands-on, student-driven courses and practical lab experiences. You'll engage in intensive lab work to develop technical skills and gain expertise with industry-standard tools, setting the stage for future studies and careers in medicine, health fields and beyond.
Why Molecular and Cellular Biology at Stetson University?
In our molecular and cellular biology program, you'll find yourself well-prepared for postgraduate programs, including medical school and graduate school prerequisites. Engaging in collaborative research with faculty, including a senior project, is a key feature. You'll showcase your research at events like the Stetson Showcase and potentially at regional scientific conferences, fostering unique relationships with professor-mentors that define our program.
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"(In this department) you feel like you’re a scientist. It’s not like we’re just sitting in a lecture, writing down notes. We’re actually doing what she’s (Professor Lynn Kee) teaching us, which is awesome."
Briana Hall, Biology ’23
“I chose Stetson because it was the first school where I felt like my own person, not just a number. The small school size allowed me to seize more opportunities that will benefit me in the job market/grad school”
Christian Berberich’20 Biochemistry and Molecular and Cellular Biology
Career Outcomes
The Molecular and Cellular Biology major prepares you for careers in general and medical research, as well as laboratory technology, with many entry-level positions requiring minimal experience but an increasing preference for advanced degrees. The program provides a strong foundation for graduate studies in professional, medical, or health programs. Over the past decade, 48% of Stetson graduates pursued health professions such as medical, dental and pharmacology schools, while 27% pursued master’s or PhD programs in biology or related fields.
The field shows promising growth, with employment projected to increase by 5% for molecular biologists, cellular biologists, biochemists and biophysicists through 2030. Biochemists and biophysicists with a PhD earned a median annual wage of $102,270 in May 2021. Additionally, microbiologists with a bachelor’s degree are expected to see a 5% growth in employment, earning a median annual wage of $79,260, while biological technicians with a bachelor’s degree are projected to grow by 7%, earning a median annual wage of $48,140 in May 2021, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
As you begin your journey, you will work with some of our distinguished faculty and dedicated professionals who will provide you with personal attention and expert guidance to help you thrive academically and professionally.
- Roslyn Crowder, PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Lynn Kee, PhD, University of Michigan
In the Molecular and Cellular Biology major, you'll enroll in courses like general chemistry, organic chemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, calculus, biostatistics and others. The program culminates in a three-course series research capstone project where you'll propose a research question, conduct experiments, analyze data and present your findings through oral and poster presentations.
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