Undergraduate Catalog 2015-16 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
Undergraduate Catalog 2015-16 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biology: Molecular Biology and Biomedicine (BS.BIO.MBB)


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For further information about this major, contact the Biology Coordinator (Dr. Preston Garcia): Preston.Garcia@Castleton.edu

A comprehensive program in biology that prepares students for admission into graduate schools, admission into professional schools, a career in biology, or a career in secondary education.  The program includes a capstone research project and presentation requirement that integrates students' knowledge across the biological and physical sciences and demonstrates their quantitative, intellectual, and communication skills.

BS in Biology with a Concentration in Molecular Biology and Biomedicine


The MBB Concentration is specially designed for students interested in careers in medicine (pre-medical, -dental, or -veterinary school), pharmaceutical sciences, or biomedical research.

Complete the following courses required of all BIO majors (54 cr):


And complete these courses for the Concentration in MBB (14-16 cr):


(Credits required for the major: 68-70 cr)


And complete the university's Gen Ed requirements


 Click here  to review the Gen Ed requirements.

 Students interested in admission to medical school should choose one or more of the following as part of their Gen Ed requirement:

Note on research


To perform the significant research activity necessary to complete the capstone project (BIO 4620), students may elect to enroll in:

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