General Biotechnology Degreee or Certificate Requirements

Biotechnology major students (degree or certificate) must meet the following requirements

1. Attend a Biotechnology Information Session (call the Biotechnology Department for dates and times) prior to enrolling in the biotechnology program courses, or;
2. Schedule an appointment with the Department Chair or designated biotechnology faculty member to discuss the degree plan, during, or immediately after taking BITC 1311, Introduction to Biotechnology.
3. Pick up a Biotechnology Program Information/Application Packet from the department office at the Texas Bioscience Institute (TBI) office and complete all required forms. The program application and all other signed forms are to be turned into the Department as soon as the student has declared Biotechnology as the degree or certificate program they wish to pursue.
4. Satisfactorily complete all biotechnology, BITC, courses and an approved Internship/Capstone experience.
5. Maintain a grade point average of at least 2.0 overall and in the biotechnology major courses.
6. Submit an Application for Internship packet at least one semester before anticipated enrollment in the Internship course, BITC 2587 (see Internship Requirements).

Internship Requirements (BITC 2587)

1. Students must maintain a 2.0 or better grade point average in all biotechnology and prerequisite course work to enroll in the Internship.
2. A completed Biotechnology Program application form and all other signed forms on file in the Biotechnology Program office.
3. Students must complete all other degree/certificate requirements before enrolling in the Internship course.
4. Students must be enrolled at Temple College the semester before they begin their Internship.
5. A completed Application for Internship packet must be submitted at least one semester before enrolling in the Internship. The packet is available from the Biotechnology Department office and includes:
   1. Application for Internship form.
   2. Proof of an acceptable criminal background check (contact the department for more information). An unacceptable criminal background check may prevent a student from completing the Internship and receiving the degree or certificate from Temple College.
   3. Proof of Liability Insurance form (available through the college for a small fee).
   4. A Health Form indicating up-to-date immunizations (i.e., tetanus, diphtheria, mumps, measles, rubella, and varicella), including a series of Hepatitis B vaccinations, and a current physical examination report (within the last 6 months) indicating medical clearance to participate in the Internship. Hepatitis B vaccinations should be started and preferably completed before beginning the Internship.
   5. A drug screen may be requested at any time during the Internship for cause.
6. Attend a mandatory Biotechnology Department Internship Orientation immediately prior to starting the Internship. Contact the department for the scheduled date.
7. Attend/complete an internship site orientation session, if required.