Special Features of the Department With 38 active research and teaching faculty members, and 15 research associated faculty members who have earned national and international reputations as experts in their respective areas of research, the School of Molecular Biosciences can provide unlimited opportunities for a rich and varied undergraduate experience. Study Options Genetics majors may concentrate on Molecular Genetics and Cell Biotechnology or Applied Genetics and Cell Biology. WSU has given me a small school experience at a large research institution. Most of my professors know me on a personal level. They encourage questions and independent thinking during lectures.
Instructors strive to make courses topical and relevant to what is happening in the field today.
Also, all of my courses were taught by professors who enjoy teaching, rather than graduate students who teach only because they are required to do so. Available A variety of federal, state, and University-sponsored programs is available to assist students with educational costs. Financial aid counselors at WSU work with students and families in planning to meet these costs through financial aid and scholarships. Faculty Four of the strengths of the School of Molecular Biosciences are protein biochemistry, DNA repair, structural biology and reproductive biology. Good communication skills, with emphasis on writing skills, along with basic reading skills that enable students to read and understand the large quantity of material required to succeed in college-level courses are strongly recommended.