Biology — from organisms down to cells, genes and molecules — is the perfect foundational degree for a variety of careers. A degree in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology can prepare you for immediate employment in fields like healthcare, research, technical writing, veterinary medicine and many others. It also can set you on the right track for medical school or other professional or graduate programs.
UToledo’s bachelor’s degree programs in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology are designed so you can complete all graduate or medical/professional school prerequisites while you earn your undergraduate degree in the typical four years.
Specialize Your Education
Within the B.A. and B.S. in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, you can specialize in a specific concentration depending on your career interests and goals.
- Bioinformatics (only for students in the B.S. degree program)
- Neuroscience (available to students in both the B.A. and B.S. degree programs)
Learn more about the Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology.
Top Reasons to Study Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology at UToledo
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Experiential learning.Students benefit from the extensive research expertise of our faculty and state-of-the-art laboratory equipment. You will have the opportunity, as early as your first year, to gain hands-on research experience while working one-on-one with our outstanding faculty.
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Increase your odds of getting into med school.
- UToledo’s pre-med concentration in the B.S. degree program prepares students for the MCAT and offers extensive pre-med advising. The medical school acceptance rate for UToledo biological sciences undergraduates with GPAs of 3.5 or higher is 75% over the past 10 years.
- Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology majors accepted into UToledo’s BACC2MD pathway program are provided the opportunity for an early interview in UToledo’s College of Medicine and Life Sciences, provided they fulfill requirements.
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A unique dual degree program.The University of Toledo’s College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics proudly partners with Case Western Reserve University’s School of Dental Medicine to offer an accelerated 3+4 Dual Degree Program. This unique opportunity allows qualified students to earn both a bachelor’s degree and a Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) in just seven years.
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Combined Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Program.Accelerate your undergraduate to graduate school completion through a combined bachelor’s to master’s program at UToledo. This means you’ll start taking graduate classes while still an undergraduate student and can earn both your undergraduate and graduate degrees more quickly. Launch your career sooner in the B.S. + M.S. Degree Program.
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State-of-the-art facilities.UToledo is one of the best public, research universities in Ohio and the country. Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology majors work in labs with the latest technology and equipment in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Students also have access to UToledo’s Health Science Campus, home to the University of Toledo Medical Center.
Meet Favour Ohaezu
’25, Bachelor of Science in Biology
“I wanted to pursue experiences unavailable in my home country and gain research experience abroad. My experiential learning, especially in research, has been incredibly rewarding. Coming from Nigeria, a country with limited research equipment and resources, to being able to conduct research at an R1 institution has been an amazing opportunity.”
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'26, Bachelor of Science in Biology, 2024 Barry Goldwater Scholar
“I knew I wanted to do research as an undergraduate, and I wanted to put myself in a position to access those opportunities as soon as possible. I knew I could do that at UToledo. Receiving the Barry Goldwater award is really cool. It feels like reassurance that I’m on the right path personally."
Read MoreHands-On Learning Opportunities
At UToledo, we take you beyond the textbooks and the four walls of a classroom. These real-world experiences are what help our graduates gain professional skills and land jobs.
Internships
Finding an internship is easy thanks to UToledo’s robust community partnerships with companies and organizations around the region. Dive into unique opportunities that prepare you to launch your career.
Internships help you:
- Gain practical experience
- Build your resume
- Refine your skills
- Cultivate contacts
Internships often lead to full-time jobs after graduation!
The Rocket Career Center can help you track down job opportunities. You also might be able to receive academic credit for your internship or job.
Research
You don’t have to wait until graduate school to get into an active, funded research lab. This degree of access for undergraduate biology majors is unique in northwest Ohio.
UToledo undergraduate students have opportunities to work directly with internationally recognized Biology and Environmental Sciences faculty on cutting-edge research. You also may have the chance to publish your findings in scholarly journals.
Fal-cam
The Environmental Sciences Department is proud to host the Toledo Peregrine Project with live audio/video of the peregrine falcon nest on top of University Hall. A pair of peregrines has made UToledo its home since 2006. They return each year and have raised more than 30 offspring.
Study Abroad
During your junior year, experience a yearlong exchange program with The University of Salford, Manchester, England. All courses transfer seamlessly.
UToledo's Education Abroad Office can help you find the perfect opportunity. You can apply for grants, scholarships and financial aid to help fund study abroad.
- Semester at Sea
- Short-term, summer and faculty-led trips
- Direct exchange programs with other universities
- Teach English abroad
- Global health program (med student clerkships)
- Rocket Kids (work with youth around the world)
Rocket Kids Semester
The Rocket Kids program offers University students a fall, spring or summer semester internship providing recreational programming to U.S. military youth while experiencing the world in locations such as Germany, Italy, Belgium and The Netherlands.
Rocket Kids interns will gain practical experience in programming, leadership, health and wellness, creative arts, performing arts, cultural and literary arts, team and individual sports, adventure and outdoor recreation and STEM education.
On-campus and Part-time Jobs
- Learn skills that prepare you for a career after graduation.
- Build your resume.
- Earn money.
If you want to work, there are plenty of opportunities on campus and at businesses near campus. If you demonstrate financial need, you may qualify for the federal work-study program.
Student Organizations
Our most successful students get involved.
UToledo has 400+ student organizations that will help you:
- Make friends.
- Build your resume.
- Network.
- Be a leader.
- Serve your community.
- Have fun!
Tuition and Scholarships
Most new students don't pay full price. 94% of new UToledo students receive scholarships or other state and federal aid.
Keep in mind: Your cost will vary by college, program and a host of other options. This is the average amount full-time students pay per year.
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Choose Ohio First scholarship
Ohio residents who have been accepted into this STEM program are eligible for the Choose Ohio First scholarship — a four-year, renewable scholarship.
Honors College
The Jesup Scott Honors College at The University of Toledo offer our best and brightest the resources and opportunities needed to unlock your fullest potential. Whether you aspire following graduation to cure disease, innovate technology, advance statecraft, redefine markets, or express creatively, together we can fuel vibrant and promising tomorrows.
Honors students come from a variety of countries, backgrounds and cultures. While we may bond over a tough class, our differences make us blossom.
Benefits of Honors
The Honors College is a community of academically gifted students from all majors on campus. Students take unique Honors classes taught by dedicated Honors faculty and complete an Honors thesis or capstone project in their major, earning the Honors medallion at graduation within their normal program of study. Honors students are challenged to think more deeply and broadly about what they learn. With special academic, cultural, and professional development opportunities, their education extends beyond the classroom.
Honors students can also choose exclusive housing in the Honors Academic Village or President's Hall.
Explore more about what the Honors College can offer you as a budding professional, inquisitive scholar, and engaged person.
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