Bachelor of Applied Science in Molecular Biosciences

Bellevue College

Molecular biosciences is an important part of modern medical and biological research. This degree will allow you to develop skills necessary in disciplines such as molecular biology, medicine, forensics, pharmacology, and environmental science. Successful graduates will have a thorough understanding of the scientific disciplines underpinning molecular biosciences, as well as extensive laboratory experience using state-of-the-art equipment. The program also confers the business skills needed to manage a project for a lab or study.Explore the fascinating world of molecular biosciences, an interdisciplinary field of science that uses biology and chemistry to study the network of chemical reactions and biological processes that connect molecules in living organisms. This program will prepare you to pursue a career in biomedical research, medicine, pharmacy, forensics or even food science (to name a few).A molecular biosciences degree opens the door to many careers and pathways. Our graduates have gone on to work in research laboratories at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Institute and at the University of Washington or to work at local biotech companies such as Eurofins Genomics, Pfizer, Bristol-Meyer Squibb, and Adaptive Biotechnologies. They have had titles such as research scientist, research technician, clinical lab technologist, medical laboratory technologist, and clinical research assistants.

Division of Science