The molecular, cellular and developmental (MCD) biology concentration offers students in-depth studies of the molecular and cellular basis of life and the processes through which organisms arise from single cells. MCD students learn the processes that govern cellular structure and function, gene structure, function and regulation, the molecular and cellular mechanisms controlling development, and modern molecular and cellular tools used in the study of living organisms. Molecular, cellular and developmental biology are among the most rapidly advancing areas of biology today. Insights in these fields are key to the development and sustainability of biotechnology, which projects as one of the largest growth industries of the 21st century. MCD graduates are equipped for employment in various government agencies and throughout the medical, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. The MCD curriculum also prepares students for postgraduate studies in many areas of life sciences, molecular and cell biology, physiology, developmental biology, genomics and proteomics. Many of our alumni pursue advanced degrees in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine and other health-related fields.