In this area of concentration, students have the opportunity to explore the biochemical and molecular pathways that underlie cellular function. They study the genetic controls that can change cellular function in reversible and irreversible ways leading normally to not only tissue and organismal development but also to disease. This course of study requires students to integrate an understanding of biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, and cell biology resulting in a holistic view of cellular and tissue function and organismal development. Graduates of the Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics concentration are well situated to pursue a wide range of careers in health related professions, biological and medical research, laboratory quality control and diagnostics, public and global health, science policy, law and intellectual property, business, education, and science writing.