What does microbiology/cell and molecular genetics include?
Microbiology/cell and molecular genetics are founded on experimentation conducted
in research laboratories, hospitals and field studies. Microbiologists study how microorganisms
interact with their environment, to harness their power for biotechnology. Cell and
molecular biologists investigate cellular processes using genetic and biochemical
analyses.
Why microbiology/cell and molecular genetics at OSU?
Microbiology/cell and molecular biology majors at OSU study how microorganisms and
other cells interact with their environment and what processes happen within cells.
Understanding microorganisms and other cells can lead to the advances in biotechnology
and new strategies to treat diseases. Here, you will work with living organisms that
span the spectrum of microbial life and animal cells that contribute to immunological
responses. The Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics partners with various
scholar programs on campus, which provides support for college preparation, connects
you to various resources and nurtures your individual academic development.
Students interested in careers in microbiology/cell and molecular biology should have
broad interests in the biological sciences and an aptitude for biology and chemistry.
For some areas of specialization, an aptitude for mathematics and physics is also
essential. Our graduates have pursued successful careers in a variety of fields:
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Bacteriologist
Forensics
Genetics Counselor
Food and Safety Technology
Oil and Gas Industry
Biofuel Industry
Medical Lab Specialist
Highlights
"My favorite experience would probably be undergraduate research. I did a lot of that...
and I really learned a lot and it helped prepare me for graduate school, which is
the next step for me."
- Kristina Baker Sand Springs, Oklahoma
Become an OK-LSAMP Scholar
Oklahoma Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (OK-LSAMP) is a consortium of Oklahoma colleges and universities working together to develop
programs to increasing the number of students from under-represented populations who
receive degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines.
Degree Options
The Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics offers two degree options: