Comparative and Molecular Biosciences | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

ScienceReading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingActive ListeningSpeaking

Knowledge

BiologyEnglish LanguageChemistryMathematicsEducation and Training

Abilities

Written ComprehensionOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningCategory FlexibilityFluency of IdeasInformation Ordering

Tasks

Maintain accurate laboratory records and data.
Design molecular or cellular laboratory experiments, oversee their execution, and interpret results.
Write grant applications to obtain funding.

Technology

Analytical or scientific softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareObject or component oriented development softwareOffice suite softwareData mining software

Tools

Automated DNA sequencing equipmentAutomated cell countersAutomated microscopesAutomatic carbon dioxide CO2 incubatorsBacterial plate incubatorsCentrifuge tubesCharge-coupled device CCD camerasChemical hoodsCloning cylindersCloning kitsComputerized axial tomography CAT scannersCooled benchtop centrifugesDeoxyribonucleic acid DNA synthesizersDesktop computersDessicators

Work Values

IndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognitionSupportRelationships

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium19-1029.02	Molecular and Cellular Biologists	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

Long-range research strategy and scientific vision — set and communicate at the departmental or organizational level, defining priority questions in molecular and cellular biology that guide resource allocation and hiring decisions.
Large-scale grant portfolios and center-level funding initiatives — lead development and submission, coordinating multi-investigator teams and aligning scientific goals with agency priorities and institutional strategic plans.
Scientific workforce — develop systematically through structured mentorship programs, training curricula, and performance frameworks that advance the careers of graduate students, postdocs, and junior faculty.
Interdisciplinary and cross-institutional research collaborations — initiate, organize, and sustain, negotiating intellectual property, data-sharing agreements, and publication credit across academic, government, and industry partners.
Departmental and institutional research policies — influence and shape, including biosafety, research integrity, and diversity initiatives, through committee leadership and senior administrative roles.
Field-wide knowledge gaps and emerging methodologies — identify proactively and champion adoption of transformative technologies such as single-cell multi-omics or CRISPR-based functional genomics across the research organization.
Peer review and editorial leadership — provide at the journal, study section, or program officer level, evaluating scientific rigor and impact to guide funding and publication decisions across the discipline.
Organizational laboratory infrastructure and capital equipment investments — evaluate and decide upon, aligning technology acquisition with long-term scientific and institutional priorities.
Public and stakeholder communication — translate complex molecular and cellular biology findings into policy-relevant or commercially actionable insights for government agencies, boards of directors, or the general public.
Culture of scientific innovation, intellectual curiosity, and ethical practice — model and institutionalize at the organizational level, establishing norms that sustain high-impact, reproducible, and responsible research.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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