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Investigate the Science Behind Life

Explore the frontiers of modern experimental biology with Fredonia’s Molecular Genetics program. With a focus on cell biology, biochemistry, and genetics, you’ll gain the critical skills needed to understand how organisms develop and respond to their environments. From cutting-edge lab work to personalized research opportunities, we prepare you for a dynamic future in the biological sciences.

What You'll Gain

  • Scientific Communication: Develop the ability to communicate complex scientific ideas, analyses, and arguments with clarity.
  • Biological Foundations: Master essential principles in biological sciences, from molecules to ecosystems, and deepen your understanding of scientific theories and laws.
  • Experimental Design: Gain expertise in designing and conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and interpreting scientific findings.
  • Hands-on Experience: Train in state-of-the-art laboratories using the latest instrumentation and techniques in cell and molecular biology.

Career Opportunities for Molecular Genetics

  • Biochemist
  • Biotech Patent Attorney
  • Clinical Research Director
  • Genetic Counselor
  • Molecular Biologist
  • Biotechnology Scientist
  • Chief Scientific Officer
  • Forensic Scientist
  • Medical Science Liaison
  • Pharmaceutical Researcher
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What does a 4-year degree look like?

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What are all the required and elective courses offered to obtain this degree?

BIOL 380 Cell and Molecular Biology

A cell biologist must not only be able to examine structures within a cell, but must understand the underlying molecular processes that govern the formation and regulation of those structures, as well as the interaction of those structures with each other and the environment both inside and outside the cell.

BIOL 435 Developmental Biology

A study of animal development integrating descriptive, experimental, cellular, and molecular studies of gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage, gastrulation, induction, and maturation. Labs examine development from an historical perspective.

BIOL 437 Molecular Genetics Laboratory

You will learn techniques that biologists use to study and manipulate the physiology, biochemistry, and genetics of a cell at a molecular level. This course is designed to help students build their molecular "toolkit" and teach them how to bring the concepts learned in lecture courses to bear on a research project.

Why Molecular Genetics at Fredonia?

Student working in a lab. Fredonia molecular genetics degree students earn a versatile and sought-after degree.

Tech-Ready

Molecular biologists must understand how to use complex lab equipment, such as cloning kits and DNA synthesizers. Fredonia gives you that opportunity.

student bike riding by science center. The molecular genetics program at Fredonia trains the next generation of scientists.

Primed for Success

The ‘Studying for Success’ course helps students develop time management, organizational and study skills. Required lectures and labs are kept small to ensure students can work closely with their instructors.

Faculty and student talking. The molecular genetics program prepares graduates for great careers in many fields.

Quality Education

Faculty come from world-renowned universities; they teach the same courses at Fredonia taught at those institutions.

Biochemists and Biophysicists

Biochemists and biophysicists study the chemical and physical principles of living things and of biological processes.

  • Average Salary: $107,460 per year
  • Job Outlook 2023-2033: 9% growth
  • Typical Entry-Level Education: Doctoral or professional degree

Medical Scientists

Medical scientists conduct research aimed at improving overall human health.

  • Average Salary: $100,890 per year
  • Job Outlook 2023-2033: 11% growth
  • Typical Entry-Level Education: Doctoral or professional degree

Genetic Counselor

Genetic counselors assess clients' risk for a variety of inherited conditions, such as birth defects.

  • Average Salary: $95,770 per year
  • Job Outlook 2023-2033: 16% growth
  • Typical Entry-Level Education: Master's degree
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