University of Calgary

Course Details

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology

Course Description

Cellular, molecular and microbial biologists ask questions such as: How do bacterial plant and animals cells function? How do cellular processes influence our lives? Can the genes from one organism be transferred into another to prevent diseases? Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology (CMMB) is the study of how single-celled microorganisms and cells function at a molecular level. During the course of your studies, much of your learning will occur while actively working on problems in class, during tutorials and in the laboratory. As a student in CMMB, you’ll get a broad perspective on diverse topics including the function of molecules in bacteria and animal cells, the relationships between cell structure and cell function, the importance of microbes to the environment, industry and disease and the interactions of microbes with each other and with plant and animal cells.

Course Duration

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4year

Career outcomes

Career opportunities Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biologists have global opportunities to work in areas such as biotechnology, medical research, toxicology, and more. A degree in Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology can also be used as a stepping-stone to graduate studies or another professional degree such as law, medicine, veterinary medicine, or architecture.​




Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology University of Calgary