Biotechnology – Certificate

A certificate in biotechnology has been developed to prepare students for positions in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. The certificate requires completion of 15 credits. Admission into the certificate program requires a bachelor’s degree and completion of organic chemistry.

The objectives of the certificate in biotechnology program are to provide each student with the opportunity to:

Develop knowledge and skill sets in the tools of molecular biology and biotechnology.
Apply these skill sets in obtaining employment within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries.

The students in the certificate in biotechnology program are expected to complete:

BS 466 - Genetics
Credits: 4
BS 764 - Biotechnology
Credits: 3
BS 765 - Biotechnology Laboratory
Credits: 2
CH 341 - Molecular Structure in Biochemistry
Credits: 3
(See Footnote Below)
Elective(s) Credits: 3

Footnote:

Students who have completed a comparable course will be required to substitute one or more electives with credits that total at least 15 total credits.