Cell and Molecular Biology B.S.

Location(s): Tahlequah, Broken Arrow

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OSRHE Program Code: 161
CIP Code: 260406

Major Code: 7065

Transfer Agreements

CSC Multidisciplinary Studies in STEM AS to NSU Molecular Biology BS

TCC Biology AS to NSU Cell and Molecular Biology BS

Purpose

This major integrates the best practices of 21st century biology education through a combination of high quality coursework, exposure to current research through the literature, and laboratory research experiences. The program provides the necessary tools for molecular biology and biotechnology related careers and is ideal for students who wish to pursue graduate school (molecular biology, biomedicine and forensics) or professional school (medicine, optometry, dentistry and veterinary medicine) as well as for students who wish to seek employment in research laboratories.

Student Learning Outcomes

Attain biological foundation knowledge.
Specialize in a biology subfield.
Demonstrate the methods and technologies of modern biology.
Demonstrate knowledge of living systems.
Analyze novel data or information and formulate independent conclusions.
Prepare for employment in some field of biology, graduate research, or further training in the health professions.

General Education Requirements - 41 hours

While NSU requires a minimum of 40 hours of academic work in general education during the freshman and sophomore years, some majors may require other specific general education courses as program prerequisites or program requirements. These prerequisites raise the general education requirement for this major to 41 hours. For students transferring with an Associate of Arts degree or Associate of Science degree from a public institution in Oklahoma, all general education requirements will be satisfied, except where program prerequisites are required. Students should consult advisors and the program’s plan of study for further information. Students are required to complete general education requirements by the time they have completed 90 semester hours of college work. See General Education Requirements for more information.

Cell and Molecular Biology General Education Requirements

The following are course prerequisites that may be completed as part of the General Education requirements.

Required Biology Courses - 33 hours

Biology Electives - 8 hours

Complete 8 hours of Biology electives.

Required Cognate Courses - 27 hours

Total Degree Hours- 120 hours

General Education Requirements- 41 hours

Major Total - 68 hours

Open Electives - 11 hours

Accelerated B.S. Cell and Molecular Biology to M.S. Natural Science Degree

Note: Please refer to Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Program for complete information concerning the Accelerated Degree Program (ADP). Refer to the current Graduate Catalog for master’s degree requirements.

IMPORTANT:

Students admitted to the Accelerated B.S. Cell and Molecular Biology to M.S. Natural Science degree program will complete up to 6-9 hours of graduate level credit to apply toward both the undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Students may not receive credit toward both the undergraduate and the paired graduate-level course. A student completing an undergraduate course and the paired graduate-level course will only receive credit for one course toward the bachelor’s degree.
A minimum grade of C is required for all 5000 level graduate courses.
Students who do not follow the approved degree plan may become ineligible to continue in the accelerated degree program.
Prior to completing the undergraduate degree, if the undergraduate GPA, graduate GPA and/or overall GPA fall below a 3.00, the student becomes ineligible to continue in the ADP.
Students may withdraw from an approved accelerated degree pathway. Graduate credit hours completed prior to the student withdrawing or becoming ineligible to continue in the ADP apply toward the undergraduate degree only.

B.S. Cell and Molecular Biology	M.S. Natural Science
BIOL 4412- Research in Biology	SCI 5532- Research in Natural Sciences
BIOL 4543 Molecular Biology	BIOL 5543 - Molecular Biology
BIOL 4103 - Developmental Biology	BIOL 5103 - Developmental Biology
BIOL 4621 - Senior Seminar	SCI 5511 - Research Seminar

Additional Degree Information - Gregg Wadley College of Science and Health Professions

In addition to general education and program requirements stated above, additional hours may be needed to satisfy all minimum degree requirements listed below.

English Proficiency: Components I and II of English proficiency should be met with grades of “C” or better prior to the completion of 60 credit hours.
A minimum of 120 hours is required althout several science and health profession majors require more. PE activity hours cannot be counted toward the total degree credit hours. Prior learning credit (CLEP, Advanced Standing, Military Credit, etc) is limited to 30 hours.
A minimum of 30 hours in residence (from NSU) is required for graduation. Hours in residence exclude zero-level courses and prior learning credit such as CLEP, Advanced Placement, Advanced Standing, Military Credit, etc.
A minimum of 40 hours of 3000/4000 level courses is required for graduation.
A minimum of 60 hours from a 4-year school is required for graduation excluding zero level and PE activity courses.
At least fifty percent of the major requirements must be upper division courses (3000 and 4000 level).
At least 18 hours or fifty percent of the major, whichever is greater, must be satisfactorily completed at NSU.
The minimum number of credit hours required in the Liberal Arts and Sciences varies based on the type of degree. B.S. degrees require at least 55 hours and B.S.Ed., B.S.M.L.S., B.S.N., and B.S.S.L.P. degrees require at least 40 hours. Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) courses are identified in catalog course descriptions.

For additional information, see Bachelor’s Degree Requirements .