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Join a dynamic team of researchers and delve into scientific inquiries by collaborating with professors and graduate students on both lab experiments and field studies. Hands-on learning is central to this program, offering opportunities to showcase your discoveries at local, national, or global conferences. Summer research positions with stipends are available through funding from organizations like the National Science Foundation, RI Sea Grant, and National Institutes of Health.
This degree program is ideal for those passionate about fundamental sciences, healthcare professions, or careers in biotechnology—particularly the biopharmaceutical sector. With four specialization tracks (biochemistry, bioinformatics, microbiology, and general), students can explore diverse aspects of molecular biosciences while building expertise in the chemistry of biological systems.
General Option
BIO/CMB 341: Principles of Cell Biology
CMB 333: Immunology and Serology
CMB 495: Seminar in Cell and Molecular Biology
4 credits CMB laboratory courses
From the required 29 additional credits, 18 may be chosen from any 300-level or higher CMB courses, plus BPS 535 and PHY430