The Department of Cell and Systems Biology (CSB) embraces new methodologies and state-of-the art technologies. Its researchers use a wide range of cutting-edge tools to study the fundamental biological mechanisms that govern interactions at all levels of complexity, ranging from molecules to communities. CSB has particular expertise in high-throughput genomics, chemical biology, imaging, computational, and physiological approaches.
The department offers a range of undergraduate courses that include advanced lectures, seminars and laboratory courses that provide in-depth knowledge in different areas of study. This diverse course offering allows students to customize their educational experience to match their personal interests. There are lab courses offered in all years of study. In addition, many fourth-year courses are discussion-based, which gives students an opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of specific research areas by analyzing research. CSB also offers a number of research project courses in second, third and fourth year, which take students into active labs to pursue their own research. Students gain valuable practical experience that prepares them for graduate studies.
Our programs
Students enrolled in the Cell and Molecular Biology major or specialist can choose to apply to one of the following Disciplinary Focus Programs:
Research opportunities
Opportunities outside the classroom
After graduating from Cell and Systems Biology
CSB graduates will have unique skill sets that will prepare them for many different employment opportunities and further education in graduate programs. A BSc degree in Cell and Systems biology will form a strong foundation for individuals who choose to pursue a professional degree in areas such as medicine, dentistry, nursing and other health sciences, veterinary medicine, forensic sciences, business administration, and law. Employment may be found in the public and private sectors in areas such as basic, applied, and clinical research, biotechnology, education, sales, consulting, publishing, and information technology.
In addition to occupations in the areas listed above, students who go on to complete graduate degrees may find employment as professors and/or lead researchers in universities, government, research institutes and industry. Occupations also include those associated with bioinformatics, high-throughput technologies, pharmaceutical discovery, testing, and regulation, and patent law.
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