Undergraduate Program
Office of Undergraduate Programs
Department of Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics
1109 Microbiology Building
301.405.2766
A primary mission of the Department of Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics (CBMG) is to provide undergraduate students with an education that integrates theoretical concepts with laboratory and research skills while giving students opportunities to grow and build a knowledge base for productive careers. Our faculty members have also been committed to offering courses for non-majors to provide those students with opportunities to learn and think about the larger issues in the biological sciences and biotechnology.
CBMG administers the Biological Sciences Undergraduate Program along with the Department of Biology and the Department of Entomology.
Biological Sciences Major
Specializations
The Department of Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics participates in the teaching and advising of students in the following Biological Sciences (BSCI) Program specialization areas: Microbiology (MICB), Cell Biology & Genetics (CEBG), and General Biology (GENB).
Courses
Undergraduates majoring in the Biological Sciences (BSCI) can choose a concentration area. The CBMG department administers and advises students in three concentrations: Cell Biology and Genetics, Microbiology, and General Biology. The requirements and courses in these emphasis areas are available on the BSCI website.
Advising
Biological Sciences majors are required to meet with a faculty advisor every semester. The Department of Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics has established a two-phase advising program in which all faculty members serve as advisors.
Research & Internships
Research in a Faculty Lab
Students may gain research experience on campus by arranging to work in a lab and earn credit toward the Biological Sciences degree.
Honors Program
Students working in CBMG faculty labs may apply to participate in the Honors program. Successful students receive academic credit and an honors citation when they graduate. This experience is highly recommended for students interested in attending graduate school in the sciences.
Internships
There are many off-campus internship options for students to work and receive credit for research conducted. Information pages on research opportunities can be found on the college website.
Contact Us
For information on Undergraduate Opportunities in Microbiology, Cell Biology and Genetics, Plant Biology or CEBG, MICB or GENB Specializations, please contact the Undergraduate Office Staff below.
Dr. David Straney
Associate Chair of Undergraduate Programs
straney@umd.edu
301.405.1622
Megan Leung
Administrative Coordinator
mleung3@umd.edu
301.405.2766