The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree program is designed to provide a solid foundation in the physical and biological sciences, as well as substantial knowledge of the structure and function of the human body, and includes both lecture and laboratory courses. Most students who major in physiology go on to professionals schools, including: medical school, dental school, nursing school, pharmacy school, and training programs for medical technology, physician's assistant, etc. The remaining graduates usually obtain other advanced graduate degrees (M.S. or Ph.D.) and thus, pursue careers in academia and/or biomedical research in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and government laboratories.