Successful program graduates of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Molecular Biosciences should possess the skills necessary for careers in a variety of disciplines such as molecular biology, medicine, forensics, biochemistry, pharmacology, neuroscience, food chemistry, and environmental science.
Graduates should have a thorough understanding of the scientific disciplines underpinning molecular biosciences, as well as extensive laboratory experience using state-of-the-art equipment. They should also bring an understanding of the complex environment surrounding the biosciences as well as the business skills needed to manage a project.
Program Highlights
This applied degree differs significantly from the traditional undergraduate science degree in several ways, including:
- Focus on developing a solid scientific background that becomes the foundation for applied laboratory skills
- Extensive laboratory work with state-of-the-art technologies to foster the development of independent laboratory skills
- Familiarity with reading, understanding, and discussing research papers in molecular biosciences through participation in the molecular biosciences seminars
- Exposure to project management and general business skills for laboratory settings
- Preparation for immediate employment through a capstone project in a laboratory setting
Learning Outcomes
Degree recipients should be able to:
- Integrate laboratory skills and theory into job-related tasks
- Apply the scientific method and good experimental design in the workplace
- Read, understand, and carry out protocols and use appropriate laboratory equipment with minimal supervision
- Analyze and summarize scientific data using analytical and computational tools
- Communicate scientific ideas in either written or oral formats in a manner that is appropriate for either a technical or non-technical audience
- Read, understand and discuss current research papers in molecular biosciences
- Appraise societal, economic and ethical issues related to their area of expertise
- Be prepared for immediate employment through a capstone project in a laboratory setting
- Engage in continuing professional development through lifelong learning
Entry Requirements
Individuals must have:
- High school completion
- Completion of the Molecular Biosciences application
Degree Requirements
In addition to completion of all required courses as shown in the worksheet students must achieve the following:
- This degree requires 188-193 applicable college-level quarter credits. A minimum of 45 credits for the degree must be completed in residence at Bellevue College, of which 30 credits are upper-division level. Students must complete each 300 and 400 level course with a minimum grade of C+ (2.3) to graduate with the BAS in MBS,
Application Process
To be considered for the Bachelor of Applied Science in Molecular Biosciences, prospective students must submit the following:
