The goal of the Graduate Program in Genetics and Molecular Biology of the Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz is to train the next generation of highly qualified professionals to teach and carry out research, particularly in our three areas of concentration of Genetics and Evolution, Genetics and Plant Breeding, and Molecular Genetics of Microorganisms. The M.Sc. degree takes 24 months and the PhD degree takes 48 months both with fulltime dedication. Students must have a minimum of 24 credits and 36 credits to meet the requirements for a or a master's or doctoral degree, respectively.