Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology
Study the biology behind growth, development and disease. Purdue’s cell, molecular, and developmental biology major prepares you to explore how genes, cells, and molecular pathways shape living organisms—offering paths toward research, biotech, or medical and health professions.
Why Purdue?
- Biomedical researcher
- Geneticist
- Biotechnology specialist
- Physician or veterinarian (with further education)
- Pharmaceutical research associate
- Genetic engineering lab technician
- Science educator
You should pursue the most rigorous high school curriculum available to you. Succeeding in challenging courses will allow you to be a stronger candidate for Purdue’s competitive admission process and better prepare you for college success.
Minimum high school coursework (many applicants exceed these minimums):
- Math – 4 years
- English – 4 years
- Lab science – 3 years
- Social studies – 3 years
- World language – 2 years
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Discover your path in Purdue’s College of Science, where curiosity meets innovation across the physical, life, mathematical, and computing sciences.
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Director of Recruiting, College of Science
(765) 494-1990
sciencerecruiting@purdue.edu
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Ready to take the next step? Apply to begin your journey at Purdue in cell, molecular, and developmental biology.
Transfer to Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology
Purdue admits to individual majors. Transfer students must meet Purdue’s overall transfer criteria, as well as any major-specific requirements. Before you apply, check the closed programs page to confirm this major is open to transfer students. If it is, refer to the information below for major-specific transfer criteria.
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Additional Requirements: Completion of at least one semester of college-level calculus with a grade of C or higher.
