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Molecular Biology

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)

  • A program that focuses on the scientific study of the structure and function of biological macromolecules and the role of molecular constituents and mechanisms in supramolecular assemblies and cells. Includes instruction in such topics as molecular signalling and transduction, regulation of cell growth, enzyme substrates and mechanisms of enzyme action, DNA-protein interaction, and applications to fields such as biotechnology, genetics, cell biology, and physiology. Find Colleges Offering Molecular Biology Degree.
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    • Job Description
      Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.
      Salary and Wages

      Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 1,530
      • Average Annual Salary: $124,600
      • Average Hourly Rate: $59.90

      Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 480
      • Average Annual Salary: $119,200
      • Average Hourly Rate: $57.31
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2006): 40,743
      • Total Employment Projected (2016): 45,381
      • Percent Job Growth: 11.38%
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Written Comprehension
      • Oral Expression
      • Written Expression
      • Problem Sensitivity
      • Deductive Reasoning
      • Inductive Reasoning
      • Speech Recognition
      • Speech Clarity
    • Job Description
      Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions.
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Written Comprehension
      • Oral Expression
      • Written Expression
      • Problem Sensitivity
      • Inductive Reasoning
      • Information Ordering
      • Category Flexibility
      • Near Vision
      • Speech Recognition
    • Job Description
      Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation or other research, production, technical writing, or related activities.
      Salary and Wages

      Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 3,000
      • Average Annual Salary: $68,350
      • Average Hourly Rate: $32.86

      Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 1,630
      • Average Annual Salary: $84,860
      • Average Hourly Rate: $40.80
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2006): 87,402
      • Total Employment Projected (2016): 105,039
      • Percent Job Growth: 20.18%
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Written Comprehension
      • Oral Expression
      • Written Expression
      • Problem Sensitivity
      • Deductive Reasoning
      • Inductive Reasoning
      • Information Ordering
      • Near Vision
      • Speech Recognition
    • Job Description
      Teach courses in biological sciences.
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Written Comprehension
      • Oral Expression
      • Written Expression
      • Deductive Reasoning
      • Inductive Reasoning
      • Speech Clarity
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    Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details
    Molecular Biology
     Total
    Overall
    All Students11
     
    By Gender
    Male7
    Female4
     
    By Race
    Non-Resident Alien-
    American Indian-
    Black1
    Asian4
    Hispanic-
    White5
    Unknown1
     
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    • Address Not Available
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 8
    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
    • Institution Has A Hospital: Yes
    • Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
    • Campus Location: Midsized City
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
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    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
    • Institution Has A Hospital: Yes
    • Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
    • Campus Location: Large City
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 0
    • Highest Degree Offered: Bachelor's
    • Campus Location: Large Suburb
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: Under 1,000
    • Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
    • Size & Residential Status: Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
     
     
     
    Pomona College
    • 550 N College Ave Alexander Hall
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 8
    • Highest Degree Offered: Bachelor's
    • Campus Location: Large Suburb
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
    • Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
    • Size & Residential Status: Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
     
     
     
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    • 1030 North Columbia Avenue
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 2
    • Highest Degree Offered: Bachelor's
    • Campus Location: Large Suburb
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: Under 1,000
    • Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
    • Size & Residential Status: Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
     
     
     
    University of Southern California
    • University Park
      Los Angeles, CA 90089
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 9
    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
    • Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
    • Campus Location: Large City
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
    • Classification: Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
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