Microbiology and cell and molecular biology are disciplines founded on experimentation. Our students learn about many areas of biomedical sciences and put the scientific method into practice by working in laboratories. Areas include: how microorganisms live and interact with other organisms and the environment, how some microorganisms cause disease, how genes and cellular components function, and how cellular processes can be harnessed for biotechnology. Many of our undergraduates go on to professional schools such as medical school or graduate school. Others find jobs in health care, medical laboratories, teaching, research and industry. We offer fast-track programs to medical or veterinary schools. Our graduate program provides the one-on-one mentoring students need to become successful research scientists.