The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics prepares students to become researchers in this area of biology.

The science of Genetics is improving more and more each day with the introduction of new research areas those of which lead to encoding the genetic codes that programs the formation of living organisms and use of these codes for other areas such as medicine, biotechnology, and agriculture.

Can you imagine being able to predict diseases before they appear? Or grow plants that resist pests without the need for pesticides? All this is possible thanks to genetics. With this official degree you will discover that each cell is loaded with information and you will be able to transform sectors as diverse as medicine, industry, agriculture, sport or the environment.

The Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (BBiomedSc) degree provides students with a sound foundation in the scientific principles underpinning biomedical research and thus our current understanding of health and disease. A defining feature of this degree is its interdisciplinary nature with students able to select papers from multiple contributing Departments. The BBiomedSc is a springboard for advanced study and a diverse range of careers including research, health services, and professional Programs.

Explore your scientific passions and customize a path that reflects your goals. Biology at Stephens includes pre-med and pre-vet emphasis areas. Whether you want to be a research scientist or prepare for nursing, veterinary medicine, dental or medical school, Stephens is the place to pursue your dreams.

The Molecular Biology and Genetics program offers its students both a technical and practical education based on research. As with leading universities around the world, the program is in English.

Genetics and Bioengineering Program is a special program combining natural sciences and engineering. The principal is to first understand and explore the biological processes at the cellular level, then correlate this knowledge with different fields of engineering, and finally implement solutions in the industry and technology.

Genetics as a discipline within Biology, has a wide spectrum of application and addresses various topics of scientific research, thereby contributing to the diversification of goods and services demanded by the modern world.

In today’s world, molecular biology, biochemistry, and other biological fields are becoming increasingly information driven. Mainly the need of processing massive quantities of sequence information generated by recent developments in genome sequencing and proteome analysis has propelled these life sciences into a new era in which computer science, information technologies, and biology merged into a single discipline as bioinformatics.

At Whittier College, I learned how biology is connected to every aspect of life and how it can lead me to unlimited opportunities.

Biology is one of the fastest-growing areas of science. Biologists today use innovative ideas and revolutionary technologies to solve complex problems in our world.

Imagine being the lead scientist among a group of peers as you study the intricacies of living systems. Or going into the field to work alongside a biology professor doing real-world research you'll later present at a national conference.

BSC Biology students don't just study science, they DO science—in our classrooms and laboratories, on field trips and research projects, and through pre-professional internships and study abroad experiences. Our program emphasizes hands-on learning in ways that sharpen the problem-solving and critical thinking skills that are the foundation of a successful career.

The undergraduate program in genetic engineering comprises techniques aimed at achieving targeted, broad genetic material modifications, thus artificially transferring genetic information from a living being to another.