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Programs in Molecular Biology

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This curriculum focuses on the scientific study of the structure and function of biological macromolecules and the role of molecular constituents and mechanisms in supramolecular assemblies and cells. Course instruction includes such topics as molecular signaling and transduction, regulation of cell growth, enzyme substrates and mechanisms of enzyme action, DNA-protein interaction, and applications to fields such as biotechnology, genetics, cell biology, and physiology.

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Yale University

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Wayland Baptist University

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Arizona State University

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Baylor College of Medicine

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Connecticut College

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Brigham Young University

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Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
University of California - Davis
Davis, CA		$32,027 24,420 252 Bachelor's (239), Master's (1),
Doctoral (12)
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ		$35,340 5,069 102 Bachelor's (56), Master's (29),
Doctoral (17)
Maryland - Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD		$18,791 13,161 72 Bachelor's (72)
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI		$27,343 36,489 70 Bachelor's (63), Doctoral (7)
Boston University
Boston, MA		$39,864 18,187 65 Bachelor's (65)
Yale University
New Haven, CT		$36,500 5,270 59 Certificate (13), Bachelor's (25),
Master's (4), Doctoral (17)
University of Georgia
Athens, GA		$25,740 26,145 55 Bachelor's (46), Master's (3),
Doctoral (6)
UMass
Amherst, MA		$23,414 20,873 54 Bachelor's (54)
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ		$20,596 54,277 53 Bachelor's (53)
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD		$39,150 5,831 51 Master's (29), Doctoral (22)
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Molecular Biology Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 26 1%
Associate Not Available 0%
Bachelor's 1,371 68%
Master's 221 11%
Doctoral 394 20%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 989 49%
Female 1,023 51%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 450 26%
Black or African American 71 4%
Hispanic or Latino 100 6%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 6 0%
White (Non-Hispanic) 980 57%
Other/Unknown 112 7%
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Molecular Biology Internships

Job Title:Microbiology Intern
Description:Responsibilities will also include Preparing briefing materials for project team leads Presenting designs and results at company internal reviews Proven ability to initiate and complete engineering projects with limited supervision Proven...
Company:Logos Technologies
Location:Ashburn, VA
Posted:5/25/2012
Source:Dice
Job Title:Lecturer - Biology (2 positions available)
Description:Department Introduction: Research and discovery are the hallmarks of an academic experience in Biological Sciences at the University of Denver. Curriculum and research options are selected either in Cell & Molecular Biology or Ecology &...
Company:University of Denver
Location:Denver, CO
Posted:5/14/2012
Source:Inside Higher Ed
Job Title:Biology Research Associate Opening at Millennium Pharmaceuticals
Description:We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join an energetic team at Millennium Pharmaceuticals to support translational science and bioassay development in oncology drug development programs. The ideal candidate will have a basic...
Company:Randstad
Location:Cambridge, MA
Posted:5/24/2012
Source:Snagajob
Job Title:Molecular Diagnostics and Cancer Cell Biology, Intern
Description:The Molecular Dx Cancer Cell Biology department has an opening for a summer intern. Duties may include but are not limited to the following: - Individual will be carrying out molecular biology techniques to validate potential mutations...
Company:Genentech
Location:San Francisco, CA
Posted:4/22/2012
Source:Genentech, Inc.
Job Title:Intern Marketing Molecular and Cell Biology
Description:Auto req ID9662BR Position TitleIntern - Marketing, Molecular and Cell Biology Job Description This position works within the Molecular and Cell Biology Business at Life Technologies to develop and lead digital marketing campaigns for...
Company:Life Technologies
Location:Frederick, MD
Posted:5/24/2012
Source:Life Technologies
Job Title:Technical Expert 1,2 or 3 Molecular Biologist/Biochemist Job
Description:Division: Product Safety Function: Traits Development City: Durham State/Province: North Carolina [NC] Country: United States [US] Position Title: Technical Expert 1,2 or 3 Molecular Biologist/Biochemist Job ID: 2844 Role...
Company:Syngenta
Location:Durham, NC
Posted:5/18/2012
Source:Syngenta
Job Title:Intern - Molecular Neurobiology
Description:Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking an intern with a strong understanding of molecular neurobiology to join our drug discovery team in San Diego, CA. The successful intern will join a research team working to treat neurological disorders...
Company:Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Location:San Diego, CA
Posted:5/20/2012
Source:Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
Job Title:Summer Intern - Biology
Description:Performs a variety of experiments that support research activities in various disciplines. Includes operating scientific equipment, selecting appropriate methods and techniques to perform experiments, analyzing data and preparing related...
Company:Gilead
Location:Foster City, CA
Posted:5/13/2012
Source:Gilead
Job Title:Research Biology Summer Intern 2012
Description:The intern will perform and analyze a variety of pharmacodynamic assays associated with the determination of proteasomal inhibition in samples derived from in vitro oncology or animal models. The intern will be trained in cell culture,...
Company:Onyx Pharmaceuticals
Location:South San Francisco, CA
Posted:3/27/2012
Source:Onyx Pharmaceuticals
Job Title:Summer Intern, Synthetic Biology
Description:Summer Intern, Synthetic Biology, Agilent Laboratories, Santa Clara, CA Agilent Laboratories, Agilent Technologies central research laboratories in Santa Clara, CA has an immediate opening for a summer intern with experience in molecular...
Company:Agilent
Location:Santa Clara, CA
Posted:5/7/2012
Source:JOFDAV

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