How to Navigate the MSU Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Website

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The site at bmb.natsci.msu.edu is the homepage of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Michigan State University. Use it as a starting point to reach three kinds of information: degree programs and admissions, research and faculty, and department news and contact details. The exact menu labels are not documented in the available site data, so treat the section names below as the categories to look for rather than guaranteed link text.

What the site is for

This is a departmental site, not the university's main admissions portal. It introduces the department and points visitors toward its programs and people. If you need application forms, tuition figures, or university-wide deadlines, expect to be routed to Michigan State's central admissions pages rather than finding everything here.

Who should start where

If you are… Look for What you'll get
A prospective graduate or undergraduate student Academics / Graduate / Undergraduate program pages Program overview, degree requirements, and how to apply
A current student Academics or advising sections Program information and departmental contacts
A researcher or collaborator Research and Faculty/People sections Research areas, labs, and individual faculty profiles
A visitor needing to reach someone People directory or Contact page Faculty listings and department contact information

Finding programs and admissions

Start in the academics area of the site. Program pages typically describe the degree, its requirements, and the application route. Because departmental pages often summarize while the university handles the formal process, follow any "apply" link through to the MSU admissions site to confirm deadlines and required materials. Verify requirements on the official program page rather than relying on a summary elsewhere.

Locating faculty and research

Use the people or faculty section to browse by name or research area. Individual profiles are the place to check a professor's research focus and contact details before reaching out. The research section gives the department's broader strengths if you are comparing labs or looking for a research area rather than a specific person.

Common sticking points

  • Menu labels vary. If a label like "Academics" isn't present, look for close equivalents such as "Programs," "Graduate," or "Undergraduate."
  • Admissions details live elsewhere. Departmental pages may not carry full application instructions; follow links to the central MSU site.
  • Contact routes differ. Some departments list a main office contact, others rely on individual faculty pages—check both if your first attempt doesn't reach the right person.

For a quick orientation, open the homepage, scan the main navigation for academics, research, and people, and follow the section matching your goal.