This two-year program combines equal parts coursework and original research – right from the beginning. Graduates from can further their studies in a Ph.D. program or pursue a range of postgraduate opportunities, including a career in biotechnology, education or in a government laboratory or agency. Your degree will equip you to become an integral part of your company’s research initiatives, and you’ll be qualified for a variety of coveted positions in private industry and corporations, nonprofit organizations, and local, state and federal agencies.