Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

The University of Michigan-Flint offers a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, providing students with hands-on lab and research experience in a rapidly evolving field. This program prepares graduates for careers in pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, and genetic counseling, as well as advanced studies in molecular biology, microbiology, immunology, and cell biology. Graduates have successfully secured placements in top PhD programs at institutions like Cal-Berkeley, Cornell, Johns Hopkins, Northwestern, and Yale, with a 100% success rate in graduate program applications.Additionally, the program supports professional training for healthcare careers, with over half of its students aiming to become physicians or healthcare professionals. Graduates have a 96% success rate in medical school applications. Students gain practical experience with techniques such as mammalian cell culture, recombinant DNA, and PCR.UM-Flint provides further opportunities through the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program, allowing students to engage in cutting-edge research alongside faculty. The Molecular Biology Club enhances learning and networking through research conferences, fundraising events, faculty presentations, and community outreach activities like Super Science Friday.

To earn a degree, students must complete at least 120 credits, though the exact number varies based on the chosen degree and concentration program. They must fulfill the General Education Program requirements, along with any additional degree and concentration-specific requirements. A minimum number of upper-division credits (300-level or above) is also necessary, with variations across academic units and programs, so students should refer to the specific requirements of their college or school—including the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education, the College of Health Sciences, the School of Nursing, the School of Management, or the College of Innovation and Technology—as well as their intended concentration program. Additionally, students must maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.0, though some programs require a higher GPA for completion