Molecular Biosciences

The Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biosciences offers students a strong background in genetics, microbiology, cell biology and biochemistry, as well as laboratory skills in genetics and microbiology. This program can prepare individuals for graduate or health-related professional schools. Many graduates have entered medical school, dental school, and graduate school with high success rates.

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Others pursue careers in many scientific pursuits in industry and academic research at such places as the Stowers Institute, KU Medical Center, Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City Kansas Crime Laboratory, Heritage Laboratories, and Quintiles.

The program is geared for students who already have earned an associate's degree or equivalent hours and are looking to complete the last two years necessary for a bachelor's degree.

The Curriculum
The core curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biosciences consists of 29 hours in molecular biosciences and 11 hours in general biology electives, seminar and laboratory requirements. View curriculum.

Additionally, students will need to complete 36-37 hours in general science requirements and 33 hours in general education requirements in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Overall, students will need to complete at least 120 total hours, including 45 hours at the junior/senior level to meet KU's bachelor's degree requirements.

Molecular biosciences degree requirements checklist