Apr 01, 2025  
2024-2025 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 
    
2024-2025 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biotechnology, BS


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This Bachelor of Science program provides a rigorous, broad-based curriculum in the Liberal Arts and in the Natural Sciences, and a set of courses specifically directed toward the field of Biotechnology. This interdisciplinary program provides both entry-level job skills in biotechnology and a strong academic background needed to pursue a master’s or doctorate degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology or Molecular Biology. This program will also satisfy course requirements for all major pre-professional degree programs in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, optometry, and veterinary medicine.

Degree Requirements


General Education Requirements


Common Core Requirements


See the Common Core Requirements  section of the catalog for Undergraduate Academic Programs.

Integrated Requirements in Communication and Ethics


Students pursuing degrees in the Natural Sciences must complete two courses in written communication and one course in ethics. Generally these required courses are integrated into each degree. A list of these required courses is found here .

Major Requirements


Notes:


Notes:

*Choice of these courses will align with minor in Data Science.

+Choice of at least 8 hours of these courses will align with minor in Microbiology

++Choice of at least 8 hours of these courses will align with minor in Chemistry

Free Electives


Electives must be taken to complete the minimum of 120 hrs required for the degree.

Total: (120 hours)


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