Microbiology, Molecular Biology & Biochemistry

Overview

Graduate
Program

Undergraduate
Program

B.S. Micro

B.S. M.B.B.

Medical
Technology

Seamless
B.S./M.S.
Degree

Academic
Minor
Requirements

Undergraduate
Admissions

Graduate
Admissions

Seamless B.S./M.S. Degree

The Seamless B.S./M.S. Degree program in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and Biochemistry enables qualified students to pursue the M.S. degree prior to completion of a B.S. degree in either Microbiology or Molecular Biology/Biochemistry. The classical B.S. degree from MMBB is typically completed by the fourth year of undergraduate training and will continue to be the route selected by most students. However, students accepted into the seamless program may work toward completion of both the B.S. and M.S. requirements during their fourth and fifth years or additional years if necessary. Successful students will receive both degrees upon completion of their studies. Provided that adequate academic and research progress is achieved, some students could complete the requirements for both the B.S. and M.S. in five years. Requirements for completion of the B.S. and M.S. degrees through the Seamless program, and qualifications of graduates, are expected to be identical to those earning the degrees through the conventional path in which the two degrees are earned sequentially. Students interested in this program should discuss their options with their academic advisors. Identification of a graduate advisor plus formal application and acceptance to the MMBB graduate program and the College of Graduate Studies must be completed prior to the beginning of the fourth year. Once accepted, students must work toward completing the requirements for both degrees under the supervision of their graduate advisors and graduate regard to official standing within the university, students in the seamless program are classified as graduate students during their fourth and fifth years.

Biochemistry Minor

Microbiology Minor

Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Minor