At a glance

The Molecular and Cell Biology program at UT Dallas, offered by the Department of Biological Sciences, is designed to provide students advanced knowledge in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology and quantitative biology. Our faculty is dedicated to applying a mentor-based approach to learning, balancing classroom experiences with substantial research programs, including:

• Biochemistry and biophysics
• Genomics, systems and computational biology
• Microbiology
• Molecular and cell biology
• Pathobiology (cancer, neurobiology and infectious disease)

Students in this program have access to next-generation sequencing platforms, protein and small molecule mass spectrometry, and cell imaging and sorting systems. Our state-of-the-art research facilities and equipment allow students to conduct experiments involving gene expression, protein structure and function, carcinogenesis, neurodegeneration, bacterial pathogenicity and symbiosis, metabolism and signaling networks.

Career Potential

The demand for molecular and cell biology experts remains strong. Industries such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, research institutions and universities actively seek individuals with this degree to fill positions related to research, development, and quality control.

This degree is popular among individuals looking to improve human health and well-being. Graduates of our program understand diseases at the molecular level, developing new diagnostic tools, designing targeted therapies and contributing to medical advancements.

Potential job opportunities include:

• Researcher
• Biotechnologist
• Genetic counselor
• Medical writer/science communicator
• Quality control/assurance specialist
• Healthcare administration/management
• Forensic scientist
• Educator/professor
• Science policy analyst
• Environmental scientist