Bachelor of Science Degree in Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics:
Underlying the diversity of living things is an extraordinary diversity of molecules and molecular interactions. Technological advances have enabled the capture of this molecular diversity in computer code. The challenge for molecular biologists is to organize and utilize the wealth of information entering computer databases to answer basic biological questions and to solve problems such as diagnosis and treatment of disease, management of environmental degradation, and production of a stable food supply.
The Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics (MBBI) program integrates training in molecular biology with the computer and programming skills essential for success in an expanding set of careers in the life sciences. Critical thinking, problem solving, and practical work at the laboratory bench and computer terminal are emphasized. Seniors complete a full year of independent research culminating in a written thesis and public seminar. Refer to the catalog for complete program description.
The MBBI is excellent preparation for M.S. and Ph.D. programs. Most of our graduates progress to graduate school or professional school (Click here to see placement data). The opportunities for MBBI students are numerous and diverse, including: medicine, pharmaceuticals and drug design, agriculture, environmental protection, and forensics.
“Dear Dr. Lewis,
I just wish to let you, faculty and staff at Parkside know that I
matched in Neurosurgery at University of Oklahoma-Oklahoma city. This would not have been possible without the support and guidance that I received as an undergrad at University of WI-Parkside. My life has been molded by the mentors at Parkside and I just wanted to share my joy with everyone at Parkside. Please accept my humble thanks and also thank the faculty and staff at the University.
Thanks, Ahmed Cheema”
Ahmed Cheema, M.D.
B.S. in Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics
UW-Parkside, Class of 2005
