Program Description

Application Requirements

Program-Specific Instructions

Overview

The Cell and Molecular Biology (CMB) concentration prepares students for research-focused careers in academia and industry. The program emphasizes the study of molecular mechanisms that govern biological systems and their applications in modern biotechnology.

Program Benefits

Students gain advanced knowledge and technical expertise in molecular biology, equipping them to contribute to research in areas such as genomics, disease mechanisms, and biotechnology. The concentration supports the development of skills relevant to both academic and industrial research environments.

Curriculum Structure

• Coursework includes gene expression analysis (e.g., microarrays) and proteomics
• Study of gene sequencing and analysis of genetic polymorphisms
• Topics in gene and genome evolution
• Exploration of molecular mechanisms of disease, toxicology, and mutagenesis
• Coverage of developmental neuroscience and biotechnological applications

Program Format

• Designed to support preparation for academic and industrial research careers
• Flexible coursework allows students to develop expertise in specialized areas

English Proficiency Requirements

All Mason students must have a full command of academic English to be successful in their studies. For this reason, Mason requires applicants to demonstrate English proficiency for admission consideration, regardless of citizenship. Click here to view the requirements.

International Transcript Requirements

All transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be translated into English, if applicable, and submitted for evaluation to the Mason Office of Admissions. Mason will provide evaluation service free of charge for all international transcripts, however, some programs may request an outside evaluation be completed. Because of volume, more time may be needed to process applications requiring a Mason evaluation. You should submit your application 6 weeks prior to the deadline if you plan to utilize Mason’s free evaluation service. For expedited service, students may submit their documents to any NACES member organization at their own expense. If you decide to use an external evaluation service or if your program requires an outside evaluation, GPA and Degree equivalences must be included with your course-by-course evaluation. Mason evaluations are used for internal purposes and are not released to applicants. For information on international transcript requirements, go here.