Bachelor in Molecular Genetics (Bachelor's)

Cedar Crest College brings a long-running academic tradition to a historic campus in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The college is primarily a women’s undergraduate institution, while its graduate programs are co-educational. Adult undergraduate programs welcome men and women who are returning to education or pursuing a new degree or certificate. The campus includes an arboretum, a gallery system, the Rodale Aquatic Center, and the Home of Unity and Belonging.

Academic study combines liberal arts foundations with research and hands-on opportunities. Programs span business, computer science, cybersecurity, data science, communication, creative writing, education, biological sciences, environmental conservation, exercise science, nutrition, occupational therapy, nursing, forensic science, criminal justice, the performing arts, and global studies. Nursing includes bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, practitioner, educator, administrator, forensic nursing, and nurse anesthesia pathways. Students can also pursue certificates, minors, cooperative agreements, and pre-professional concentrations.

Professional preparation is central to the Cedar Crest experience. The college has hosted a technology and talent summit bringing industry and academic leaders together, and its programs are designed to support career goals and continued relevance in work. Graduates have applied their training in settings ranging from healthcare to technology and the arts. International students should compare delivery formats carefully: programs may be on campus, online, hybrid, or low-residency. Graduate and adult options provide additional flexibility, while the traditional undergraduate experience is centered on campus.

This is a full-time, on-campus bachelor's programme structured over four years. Students begin with foundational biology courses and progress to advanced molecular genetics and biotechnology studies. Laboratory work starts in the first year using modern equipment to develop hands-on research skills. The programme emphasizes independent research through a capstone project completed over two consecutive semesters in the senior year.

Focus areas include molecular genetics, biotechnology applications, genetic engineering, research methodology, technical writing, oral presentation.

The programme requires 120 credits, with coursework distributed across general education, major-specific classes, and a capstone research project. Students complete a minimum of two semesters of independent research and a senior thesis or presentation.

Graduates enter roles as laboratory technicians in industrial or university settings, pursue master's or doctoral studies, or apply to professional schools in medicine, veterinary medicine, or dentistry.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Required documents include official transcripts and a completed application. No standardized test scores are required.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four years. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 99% of applicants.