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The B.S in CMB provides students with a solid foundation in cell biology, molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, and molecular genetics. Experiential learning is an integral part of this degree program. This training will enable students to make meaningful contributions to global medical and environmental issues including the study of the molecular basis of cancer and infectious disease, heart disease, the development of next generation biofuels, and the genetic engineering of crops for increased productivity and improved disease resistance.

This major is the study of cells, the fundamental unit of life, and the biological macromolecules鈥攊ncluding DNA, RNA, proteins, lipids and carbohydrates鈥攖hat determine the structure and function of cells. The Cell and Molecular Biology major provides excellent preparation for careers in medicine (the major automatically satisfies the pre-health course requirements), biomedical and life science research, and the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. A student may get a B.S. degree in Cell and Molecular Biology (general option), or get a B.S. degree in Cell and Molecular Biology specializing in Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, or Microbiology.

All Cell and Molecular Biology majors are required to take: BIO 101/103 and 102/104; CHM 101 or 191, 102 or 192, 112, 114, 226, 227, and 228; CMB 211, 311 and 352; PHY 111 or 203, 112 or 204, 185 or 273, and 186 or 274; and MTH 131 or 141 plus one of the following: MTH 111, 132, 142; CSC 201; or STA 307, 308, or 409. Students planning to attend graduate school are advised to take MTH 131 and 132, or 141 and 142.

Biochemistry Option. Students in the Cell and Molecular Biology major may elect the biochemistry option, which provides additional training in advanced areas of Biochemistry.

Bioinformatics Option. Students in the Cell and Molecular Biology major may elect the Bioinformatics option, which meets the guidelines of the International Society for Computational Biology Education Committee and provides students with interdisciplinary trainings in preparation for diverse career opportunities in the health sciences, medical research, environmental research, and the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Students will take courses across several departments and colleges, including Cell and Molecular Biology, Computer Sciences, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. These courses will provide students with a well-rounded education in the general sciences and specialty training in bioinformatics and computational biology.

Microbiology Option. Students in the Cell and Molecular Biology major may elect the Microbiology option, which meets the guidelines for the American Society for Microbiology. This major provides excellent preparation for a career in microbiology research and laboratory biologics testing in an academic or industrial setting, graduate education in Microbiology or Cell and Molecular Biology, and medical, dental or veterinary school. Students who develop a strong interest in clinical laboratory aspects of microbiology can easily move to URI鈥檚 Medical Laboratory Sciences program.

General Option. For a CMB major that selects the general option, in addition to the courses required of all CMB majors, 29 credits are required as follows: BIO 341, CMB 333, 495, and 4 credits CMB laboratory courses. As part of the 29 credits, 18 can be selected from any 300-level or above CMB course and BPS 535 and PHY430.

A total of 120 credits is required for graduation.

• Biochemistry Option
• Bioinformatics Option
• Microbiology Option
General Track Option