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Medical and Molecular Biology (BS)

Location: Boston | Start Term: Fall, Spring

Prepare for a career in healthcare, lab sciences, biotechnology, or research through the study of biological sciences.

Classroom and Lab Training, Combined with Real-World Experience

Longwood Medical and Academic Area, a global center for healthcare and life science research. Here, you’ll work alongside experts in advanced laboratories to perfect your skills and techniques while progressively building an academic foundation in the sciences, liberal arts, and medical and molecular biology. You will graduate with the experience—and confidence—to begin your career or advance your education at the graduate level.

A Program that Prepares You for Your Future

Studying Biology at MCPHS opens a world of opportunities.

$106k

Average Salary

Average compensation for a bioengineer in 2024, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

21

Medical and Research Institutions

Number of world-class medical and research institutions steps away from campus in the Longwood Medical Area

8.1%

Projected Job Growth

Projected job growth in STEM occupations through 2034, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Biology Student Hieu Tran Accepted to Harvard Stem Cell Institute Internship Program

Hieu Tran, BS, ’23, worked with MCPHS professor Dr. Amanda Kentner in her research lab and was chosen from a worldwide applicant pool to join the prestigious program.
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Customize Your Curriculum to Your Goals

Whether you’re interested in research or want to learn about healthcare careers, this program allows you to explore your specific interests through electives.

Launch Your Career in the Biological Sciences

Curious what outcomes you can achieve with a biology degree? Through developing hands-on laboratory skills and scientific knowledge, you’ll be equipped to pursue graduate study and careers in fields like medicine, drug development, and disease research.

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