In the past quarter century, no other branch of science has undergone the kind of advancement in technological progress that has been observed in cellular and molecular biology. We live in an age when the ability to sequence the genome of every new child entering the world is just beyond the horizon. This wealth of information will come with great responsibility and will dramatically reshape and broaden our understanding of human health and disease. With these advances have come massive investment and increased workforce demands within both public and private biomedical sectors.<br><br>Broad in its application yet focused on clear training goals, the master's degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology provides students with the theory and skills to navigate the rapidly changing landscape of biomedical research. Students gain hands-on training in the laboratory skills most desired by today's bioscience employers, and they have the option to either complete a research thesis project under the guidance of a departmental faculty member or to choose a non-thesis option that culminates in a capstone.<br><br>Program Outcomes<br>Students will exhibit mastery of advanced cell and molecular biology content<br>Students will be able to critically analyze primary literature from cell and molecular biology journals<br>Students will employ appropriate experimental design and formulate testable hypothesis<br>Students will effectively communicate scientific principles and data verbally or in writing<br>Students will be able to utilize basic and advanced laboratory techniques, computational tools and equipment.