Genetics, cell and developmental biology are exciting, closely related areas of life science research. Genetics examines the blueprints of life (i.e., DNA sequence and gene expression), while cell biology studies the machinery of life enclosed within the boundaries of cells. Developmental biology uses genetics and cell biology to understand how genes and the environment interact to produce a whole new individual from a single cell, in addition to developmental changes that organisms undergo throughout life. Many diseases are understood through the study of genetics, cell biology and development. Additional Program Fee: Yes Second Language Requirement: No First Required Math Course: MAT 251 - Calculus for Life Sciences. Program Math Intensity:program math intensity substantial Substantial

Students in this concentration have a variety of career options. This degree provides the fundamental course work necessary for admission into medical, dental, veterinarian, pharmacy or graduate schools, or any of the health professions. There also are many employment opportunities that can be pursued upon receipt of the BS in this concentration; for example: animal breeder technician bioinformaticist biotechnologist cell culture specialist cloning technician crime lab technician cytotechnologist drug design technician food and drug inspector genetic counselor histologist in vitro fertilization technician plant improvement specialist teacher technical writer vaccine development technician Students in this concentration learn critical thinking skills that can be applied to many scientific problems and professions, as well as to the challenges of daily life. We encourage students to engage in independent research projects or internship opportunities in order to develop a better sense of how science is done. Example Careers: Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to the following: *growth *median salary Biochemists and Biophysicists Bright OutlookBright Outlook 37.42% $79,230 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 15.12% $74,110 Clinical Research Coordinators Bright Outlook 15.45% $114,770 Community Health Workers not available Epidemiologists 15.13% $64,220 Geneticists Bright Outlook 18.76% $70,790 Life Scientists, All Other 16.33% $64,370 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Bright Outlook 40.36% $76,130 Medical and Health Services Managers Bright Outlook 16.01% $86,400 Microbiologists 12.18% $65,230 Molecular and Cellular Biologists Bright Outlook 18.76% $70,790 Natural Sciences Managers Green OccupationGreen 15.45% $114,770 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Bright Outlook 8.85% $54,270 Water Resource Specialists Green Occupation Bright Outlook 15.45% $114,770