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Major Overview for Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology

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Overview for Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the structure, function, and regulation of cells as individual units and as components of larger systems. Includes instruction in cell chemistry, cellular dynamics, cellular replication and reproduction, cell anatomy, membrane function, organelles, cell adhesion and extracellular matrices, cell dynamics and motility, meiosis and mytosis, signal transduction, regulation, recognition and defense mechanisms, the cell cycle, cell metabolism and respiration, gene expression, and studies of cell types and characteristics.

Careers for Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology Majors

A major in Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology

Top 13 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
147
(2.6%)
Minimally Selective$13,418
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
85
(1.3%)
Moderately Selective$18,030
Montana State University-Bozeman
Bozeman, MT
68
(3.7%)
Moderately Selective$13,579
Rutgers University - New Brunswick-Piscataway
New Brunswick, NJ
56
(1.0%)
Moderately Selective$21,373
University of Minnesota-Duluth
Duluth, MN
28
(1.8%)
Minimally Selective$16,163
University of California-Davis
Davis, CA
20
(0.3%)
Moderately Selective$21,165
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
14
(0.5%)
Minimally Selective$13,341
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
14
(0.3%)
Minimally Selective$12,488
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH
12
(1.2%)
Most Selective$46,895
University of Georgia
Athens, GA
12
(0.2%)
Moderately Selective$13,754
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.