BS in molecular and cellular biology
Uncover the molecular and genetic foundations of life through Rowan’s molecular and cellular biology degree program. Gain advanced lab experience, prepare for medical or graduate school and build a future in research, healthcare or the biotech industry.
Why choose Rowan’s molecular and cellular biology program?
From decoding genetic mutations to exploring how diseases progress at the cellular level, the questions driving today’s biomedical breakthroughs begin with a strong scientific foundation.
Rowan University’s Bachelor of Science (BS) in molecular and cellular biology degree program gives you the tools to solve complex problems and contribute to meaningful scientific solutions.
Here, you’ll join a collaborative academic community where faculty mentors guide your exploration of molecular systems, research questions are built into the undergraduate experience and opportunities to present, publish or pursue interdisciplinary study are part of the journey. With an emphasis on both technical skill and scientific thinking, this degree program sets the stage for advancement and real-world contributions in medicine, biotechnology and the life sciences.
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Studying molecular and cellular biology at Rowan
What You’ll Learn
The BS in molecular and cellular biology is a 120-credit, four-year degree program. As a student in this program, you’ll explore the molecular mechanisms behind human health and disease through a blend of lecture-based courses, lab work and collaborative research. This interdisciplinary degree offers a robust foundation in the life sciences while building the technical and analytical skills needed in the biomedical and biotech fields.
Beyond foundational coursework, you’ll choose from a range of upper-level electives that allow you to tailor your studies to your interests, whether that’s medical school, dental school, pharmacy school, nursing, biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry positions. Course options cover advanced topics like genetics, genomics, immunology, virology, cancer biology, physiology and bioinformatics.
Molecular and cellular biology key courses
- Molecular Biology Methods
- Molecular Genetics
- Statistics for the Biomedical Sciences
Note: The course information above is not official and is subject to change. For an official list of available courses, please review the Rowan University Academic Catalog.
How You'll Learn
At Rowan, your education extends far beyond a textbook. From your first year in the molecular and cellular biology program, you'll engage in hands-on learning that mirrors real-world careers. This includes intensive lab courses and undergraduate research opportunities in molecular biology. You can work alongside expert faculty, contribute to published work and present findings at academic conferences.
Our practical approach means you won’t just learn the curriculum, you’ll do it. And by the time you graduate, you’ll have the confidence and experience working across scientific settings that gives you a professional competitive edge.
Admission Requirements
Turn your interest in biology into a meaningful career. Here’s how to apply to Rowan’s BS in molecular and cellular biology degree program:
- First-year application through one of three platforms:
- Application fee of $65
- Official high school transcript(s)
- Letter(s) of recommendation/teacher evaluations
- Personal essay
After completing your application, Rowan’s Office of Admissions will confirm your application status and request any missing information. There may be additional actions or materials required for admission to the program.
Note: Rowan University is test-optional. You may submit your SAT or ACT scores, but you won’t be penalized if you choose not to.
Need assistance with your application? Our Office of Admissions team is here to support you—email admissions@rowan.edu to reach out.
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Rowan offers financial aid packages and scholarships to help make your bachelor’s degree more affordable.
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It’s a unique major and wasn’t something I saw in a lot of schools. The curriculum is interdisciplinary, you get a bit of bioinformatics, statistics and engineering.
Amaal K. Burlington County, NJ
This major provides so many avenues for people to take, there is a lab for anything you can think of. Getting into research was really the best thing for me.
Ashley R. Warren County, NJ
The biomedical research aspect of the major has made me feel prepared to go into the medical field.
Sean S. Gloucester County, NJ
The lab experience is something that I’m grateful to Rowan for. In medicine and health, the solutions to different problems requires intervention at a molecular and cellular level and this major helps students achieve those solutions.
Michael R. Camden County, NJ
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