Students in the cell and molecular biology major may elect the biochemistry option, which meets the guidelines of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and provides additional training in advanced areas of biochemistry.Biotechnology Option.Students in the cell and molecular biology major may elect the biotechnology option, which offers preparation for further work in research and development, biotechnology operations, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs. This option emphasizes a broad and interdisciplinary overview of the biotechnology industry, and provides students with an academic background in microbiology, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, and molecular genetics to prepare them for careers at several levels of industry.Microbiology Option.Students in the cell and molecular biology major may elect the microbiology option, which meets the guidelines for the American Society for Microbiology. Students who develop a strong interest in the clinical laboratory aspects of microbiology can easily move to URI’s medical laboratory sciences program. This option is useful for students planning a career in microbiology or wanting to pursue graduate education in the broad area of microbiology or cell and molecular biology or attend dental, medical, or veterinary school.