Molecular, Cellular, and Biomedical Sciences

Molecular, Cellular, and Biomedical Sciences
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Explore the Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Biomedical Sciences 

The Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Biomedical Sciences (MCBS) at the University of New Hampshire offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in programs that reflect our strengths in biochemistry and cell biology, genomics, microbiology, and the biomedical sciences. We are also expanding interdisciplinary collaborations within and outside the university to develop new initiatives in the areas of environmental science, computational biology, and translational medicine.

Several MCBS faculty have received awards at both the university and national levels, including awards for excellence in teaching, research, and mentoring.

At the undergraduate level, experiential, hands-on learning is at the core of our teaching mission. In addition to upper-level laboratory courses, many of our students engage in independent research projects under the supervision of a faculty mentor and/or participate in meaningful internships with area employers.

Our graduate programs include 39 faculty representing the following research areas:  host-microbe interactions; genome evolution, environmental genomics and molecular ecology; neuroscience; structural biology and proteomics; environmental microbiology; and signal transduction. All of our graduate students in a thesis-based program are fully supported by teaching and/or research assistantships.

 

  • UNH alumni Christopher Martinez poses in his medical school white coat
    Choosing UNH for the incredible resources
    Christopher Martinez graduated from UNH in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences: medical laboratory sciences and a minor in sociology. He is now in medical school.
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  • UNH alumna and medical school student Samantha Ansart in her white coat
    UNH education was strong foundation for medical school
    Samantha Ansart graduated from UNH in 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology and a minor in sociology. She is now attending medical school.
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  • UNH student Madison Jeckell poses under Thompson Hall arch at UNH
    On a path to success
    Madison Jeckell is a biomedical science: medical and veterinary sciences major and psychology minor who plans to attend medical school.
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  • UNH undergraduate Corinne Fernald outside next to a tree
    Preparing for her future in healthcare
    Corinne Fernald is a biomedical science: medical and veterinary sciences major and nutritional sciences minor. She is currently on the pre-med track and plans to apply to medical school.
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  • UNH student Braden Foulks holding sweet potatoes just harvested at UNH's Woodman Farm
    At work on a variety of agricultural research projects that benefit local and regional farmers
    Braden Foulks ’25 has been working with Professor Becky Sideman and Professor Iago Hale on their respective research.
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