The joint five-year degree Bachelor of Science in Biology Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering is recommended to those students desiring to become professional biomedical engineers in industry, hospitals, research facilities of educational and medical institutions, governmental regulatory agencies, or further education in professional schools of medicine. The joint five-year Bachelor of Science in Biology–Master of Business Administration is recommended to those students desiring careers as managers where specific knowledge of the biomedical science field is required. The joint five-year BS in Biology–MS in Health Care Administration is designed to prepare students for careers in health care administration, medical school, and other areas of advanced study. The BS in Biology–MS in Environmental & Earth Science Program prepares students for a range of positions in local, state and federal agencies responsible for managing air and water quality, land use, and other aspects of the environment, and it also prepares students for careers in private consulting agencies providing advice to government and industry.