At Occidental College, the Molecular and Cell Biology concentration offers a close-up look at how life works on the tiniest scales. You’ll study how cells function, communicate, and develop while building advanced laboratory and analytical skills on the Occidental campus in Los Angeles.
Earn your Molecular & Cell Biology Concentration from Oxy
The Molecular and Cell Biology concentration is designed for students who want a deep understanding of cellular and molecular processes. Students will engage deeply with the structure, function, and interactions of cells and molecules through a combination of coursework and hands-on laboratory experiences in molecular and microscopy techniques. Courses cover subjects such as genetics, biochemistry, electrophysiology, developmental biology, and neurobiology. Throughout the program, you’ll strengthen scientific reasoning, communication, and critical thinking skills that are supported by a broad liberal arts education.
Students benefit from close mentorship by faculty conducting research in host-pathogen interactions, stem cell biology, and tissue dynamics and migration in cells during development, to name a few. You’ll have opportunities to conduct independent research, contribute to ongoing faculty projects, or design original experiments. Many students present their work at conferences or complete thesis-level research. This concentration prepares you for graduate or medical school and careers in research, healthcare, biotechnology, and related fields.
