Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biomedical, Cellular and Molecular Concentration

This program provides students with a strong background to prepare them for future careers or graduate study in biology. Consider some key features distinguishing these programs: advanced facilities, including research laboratories, an animal room, a computer laboratory, electron microscopes, and a greenhouse; the only university in Michigan and one of two in the Midwest that operates an island research station the CMU Biological Research Station on Beaver Island located in northern Lake Michigan; fieldwork opportunities at Neither cut Woodland, located just miles north of CMU's campus; and CMU is the only university in the nation with a bachelor's degree option in microscopy. The Biomedical Sciences Major is designed for students interested in pursuing professional programs in human and/or animal medicine or biomedical research. This course of study is designed to satisfy the prerequisites for admission into professional programs as well as provide students with the breadth and depth of scientific concepts in biology, chemistry and physics to perform well on required admission exams for professional programs, such as the MCAT, DAT or GRE. Graduates of the biology-related programs at CMU will find a variety of career opportunities. Some of these may require additional education: biological researcher, cell biologist, elementary or high school teacher, forestry technician, soil scientist, university or college professor, veterinarian, wildlife biologist, and zoologist.