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The Molecular Biology undergraduate program equips students with essential knowledge and abilities to investigate key biological challenges of our time. Our renowned professors actively teach and conduct pioneering research spanning molecular to genomic studies. A unified core curriculum paired with varied elective options builds a robust grounding in contemporary experimental biology. The pinnacle of Princeton's academic experience is the senior thesis, where students synthesize their education through original scholarly work. Within Molecular Biology, this thesis offers an exceptional chance to collaborate with leading researchers while performing independent studies at science's cutting edge. Princeton's collaborative atmosphere additionally enables Molecular Biology students to explore cross-disciplinary pursuits, engaging with faculty and coursework across chemistry, computer science, EEB, engineering, neuroscience, physics, and the Woodrow Wilson School. Graduates emerge prepared for diverse career paths in biomedical research, healthcare, public health policy, industry, education, and scientific communication.
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If English is not your native language and you are attending a school where English is not the language of instruction, you must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS Academic) or the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic). You are not required to take the TOEFL, IELTS or PTE Academic if English is your native language or if you have spent at least three years at a secondary school where English is the primary language of instruction.