Biotechnology Curriculum
There are several flexible degree and certificate options for students interested in the biotechnology field.
- ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE (AAS) DEGREE
- Biotechnology
- This is a two year degree in biotechnology which includes approximately 37 semester hours of prerequisite courses including math, chemistry, biology, English, the social sciences and humanities. The second year includes the Biotechnology Program courses and an internship in a biotechnology/research laboratory. Students should complete all of the prerequisite courses before enrolling in the Biotechnology Program courses. The AAS degree is 70-72 semester hours.
- ADVANCED TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE (ATC)
- Biotechnology
- This option is for the individual who may already have a related science degree, either an AAS or BS, and who wants to get into the exciting biotechnology field, particularly medical research. Students must already have a related degree and the math and science prerequisites before enrolling in the biotechnology program courses. The program courses and required internship are approximately 33-34 semester hours and will be taught at the Texas Bioscience Institute. Students will receive a certificate of completion indicating their proficiency in biotechnology procedures and methods.
- ENHANCED SKILLS CERTIFICATE (ESC)
- Genomics/Proteomics
- This option is for the individual who has already completed the AAS degree or Advanced Technical Certificate in Biotechnology and who wants to expand their skills or specialize in the areas of Genomics and Proteomics. The ESC is a total of 11 semester hours.
- INTERNSHIP
- All students are required to complete a full-time 12 week internship or capstone experience in a medical research or biotechnology laboratory. The internship is scheduled at the end of the student's course work and provides the student with hands-on mentored experience by a workplace employee. The student is required to achieve workplace objectives directly related to the specific type of laboratory.
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