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“This grant is particularly impactful as we look to advance and improve the health of women, not just in Georgia, but for the entire country," says Jennifer C. Sullivan, PhD.
Are you passionate about understanding life at the molecular level and pursuing a future in medicine, research, or biotechnology? The Cell and Molecular Biology program at Augusta University is designed for students interested in the inner workings of cells and the molecular mechanisms that drive health, disease, and biological function.
Offered through the College of Science and Mathematics Department of Biological Sciences, this rigorous program combines foundational coursework, cutting-edge lab techniques, and hands-on research to prepare students for various career pathways — from graduate and professional healthcare programs to immediate employment in the biomedical and biotechnology industries.
Cell and Molecular Biology is for you if you consider yourself
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What You'll Study
As a Cell and Molecular Biology major, you'll explore genes, proteins, and cellular systems through coursework, laboratory training, and research projects. Hands-on experience with techniques like PCR, genetic cloning, and microscopy enhances your technical skills, critical thinking, and competitiveness for graduate programs or science-based careers.
Experience-based Education
Students can access diverse research opportunities with faculty mentors across the
university, working on projects in fields like molecular genetics, cancer biology,
bioinformatics, and neuroscience. These experiences provide essential hands-on training
and contribute to career readiness.
Outside the lab, students can get involved in organizations like the Biology Club
and Beta Beta Beta (BBB), the national biology honor society. In addition, pre-professional
clubs — including those focused on medicine, dentistry, physician assistant studies,
and other healthcare fields — help students connect with peers, explore career options,
and prepare for professional school.
The department also celebrates academic success through awards and scholarships recognizing research, leadership, and scholarship excellence.
Whether you’re an undergraduate or graduate student, you’ll have opportunities to create your own research projects or work with faculty to tackle some of the world’s most complex and pressing challenges.
A new, state-of-the-art building with 22 teaching labs, a tutoring center and a top floor dedicated to research is located on the Health Sciences Campus, maximizing educational and research opportunities.
The College of Science and Mathematics’ living learning community helps incoming freshmen thrive during that critical first year of college by offering a supportive network of like-minded students and plenty of engagement opportunities.
A tutoring center specifically for science and math students is located on the Health Sciences Campus, with similar help also offered at the Academic Success Center on the Summerville Campus.
Your Future
A Cell and Molecular Biology degree prepares graduates for various opportunities in biomedical research, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare. Many students pursue advanced molecular biology, genetics, or biochemistry degrees or continue into professional programs in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and other health sciences. Whether you want to become a physician, researcher, laboratory specialist, or work at the forefront of genetic engineering, this degree offers a strong and flexible foundation for your future.
As Georgia’s only Health Sciences Center of Excellence, students have the chance to apply for the BS-MD or BS-DMD programs as well as follow pre-professional programs that prepare them for continuing their academic journey.
An emphasis on research means graduates leave the program with the practical lab and field experience employers and graduate schools are looking for.
A new building in the heart of the Health Sciences Campus puts Cell and Molecular biology students in the middle of the university’s research enterprise, maximizing opportunities for internships and mentorships.
“This grant is particularly impactful as we look to advance and improve the health of women, not just in Georgia, but for the entire country," says Jennifer C. Sullivan, PhD.
“Today was not just about getting a certificate or a diploma to go on your wall. It was about opening new doors for you,” says Steve Jones, EdD.
"These efforts reflect our faculty’s dedication to growth and student impact and directly enhance the quality of instruction for our students," says Doug Blackburn.
“Theirs is a journey of compassion for all, dedication to education and a bold vision to guide AU and our entire region forward,” says Henry Ingram.