Scientific and technological advances have transformed biotechnology techniques, which have opened the door to a variety of applications in areas such as health care, the environment, forestry, and industrial processes.The structure of the program allows students to choose their area of focus, and to tailor their research and coursework to meet students career goals. With faculty members from a wide range of backgrounds in both academic and industry settings, students will have the opportunity to choose from a great diversity of subjects in which to train.