Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
Overview
Improve lives through science
Marked by rapidly changing technologies, techniques, and applications, biotechnology is one of the region’s most exciting and fastest-growing industries. Whether your interest lies in research and development, manufacturing, testing, or quality assurance, a Bachelor of Science degree in Biotechnology can help get you on your way.
Built on a solid foundation in biology and chemistry, this innovative bachelor's degree program includes studies in biotechnology, immunology, genomics, and proteomics, and additional coursework in regulatory affairs. Upon graduation, you will be equipped to pursue a career as a research associate in biotechnology or to launch a career in life sciences.
Core Curriculum
College of Professional Studies degrees* integrate a core set of course requirements that ensure all of our graduates possess a well-rounded educational background and understanding of the world. The core courses allow students to gain insights into disciplines other than their field of study, as well as develop expertise in written and oral communication and critical thinking.
Written Communication (9 q.h.)
Complete the following three courses:
| ENG 1004 | College English 1 | 3 q.h. |
| ENG 1005 | College English 2 | 3 q.h. |
| ENG 3006 | College English Workshop | 3 q.h. |
Diversity (3 q.h.)
Complete one of the following courses:
| CMN 2002 | Intercultural Communication | 3 q.h. |
| MGT 1503 | Managing in a Diverse and Changing World* | 3 q.h. |
| POL 2230 | Civil Liberties | 3 q.h. |
| SOC 1110 | Diversity | 3 q.h. |
| SOC 1635 | Race and Ethnicity | 3 q.h. |
| SOC 2440 | Gender and Work Roles in Society | 3 q.h. |
Information Literacy (3 q.h.)
| ITC | Information Technology Elective | 3 q.h. |
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| ITC 1001 | Intro to PC Productivity Tools | 3 q.h. |
| ITC 1002 | Technology and Information Fluency | 3 q.h. |
| ITC 1120 | Website Design | 3 q.h. |
| ITC 1235 | Internet Essentials | 3 q.h. |
| ITC 1255 | Human-Computer Interaction | 3 q.h. |
Mathematics (6 q.h.)
Complete a minimum of six quarter hours from the following courses:
| MTH 1001 | College Algebra 1 | 3 q.h. |
| MTH 2002 | College Algebra 2 | 3 q.h. |
| MTH 2512 | Finite Mathematics | 3 q.h. |
| MTH 2101 | Precalculus | 3 q.h. |
| MTH 3005 | Calculus 1 | 4 q.h. |
| MTH 3010 | Calculus 2 | 4 q.h. |
| MTH 3015 | Calculus 3 | 4 q.h. |
| ECN 2001 | Statistics 1 | 3 q.h. |
| ECN 2002 | Statistics 2 | 3 q.h. |
Ethical & Political Perspectives (3 q.h.)
Complete one of the following courses:
| LDR 3230 | Ethical Decision Making | 3 q.h. |
| PHL 1001 | Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics | 3 q.h. |
| PHL 2160 | Bioethics | 3 q.h. |
| PHL 2180 | Business Ethics | 3 q.h. |
Science Perspectives (3 q.h.)
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Choose one course with any one of the following prefixes: BIO, BTC, CHM, ESC, PHY |
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| BIO 1010 | Biology 1 | 3 q.h. |
| BIO 1825 | Biology Today: An issues Approach | 3 q.h. |
| CHM 1011 | Chemical Principles 1 | 3 q.h. |
| CHM 2105 | Chemistry and the Environment | 3 q.h. |
| ESC 1525 | Energy for Today and Tomorrow | 3 q.h. |
| ESC 1121 | Introduction to Meteorology and Weather Forecasting | 3 q.h. |
| ESC 1123 | Observational Astronomy | 3 q.h. |
| PHY 2301 | Physics 1 | 3 q.h. |
Historical Perspectives (3 q.h.)
| HST | History Elective | 3 q.h. |
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| HST 1001 | Civilization of the Ancient & Medieval Worlds | 3 q.h. |
| HST 1002 | Civilization of the Early Modern World | 3 q.h. |
| HST 1003 | Civilization of the Modern World | 3 q.h. |
| HST 3213 | Contemporary America | 3 q.h. |
| HST 2205 | Coming to America: The American Immigrant Experience |
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Total Core Curriculum: 30 q.h.
*Lowell Institute School degree requirements vary.
See curriculum pages for more information.
Curriculum
Core Curriculum (30 q.h.)
We require all bachelor's degree students to complete required core curriculum, allowing you to gain insight into disciplines other than your field of study.
Foundation Courses (19 q.h.)
Complete all of the following courses:
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MTH 2101 |
Pre-Calculus | 3 q.h. |
| PHY 2301 | Physics 1 | 4 q.h. |
| PHY 2302 | Lab for Physics 1 | 1 q.h. |
| PHY 2501 | Physics 2 | 4 q.h. |
| PHY 2502 | Lab for Physics 2 | 1 q.h. |
Complete six credits of electives from the following prefixes:
| CJS, CMN, PSY, SOC | 6 q.h. |
Major Courses (93 q.h.)
Complete all of the following courses:
| BIO 1010/1011 | Biology 1 (Principles) & Lab | 3/1 q.h. |
| BIO 1210/1211 | Biology 2 (Diversity) & Lab | 3/1 q.h. |
| BIO 1410/1411 | Biology 3 (Animal) & Lab | 3/1 q.h. |
| BIO 3010/3011 | Microbiology 1 & Lab | 3/1 q.h. |
| BIO 3060/3061 | Microbiology 2 & Lab | 3/1 q.h. |
| BIO 3210/3211 | Microbiology 3 & Lab | 3/1 q.h. |
| BIO 3710 | Genetics & Molecular Biology 1 | 3 q.h. |
| BIO 3730 | Genetics & Molecular Biology 2 | 3 q.h. |
| BIO 3711 | Lab for Genetics and Molecular Biology | 2 q.h. |
| BIO 4240 | Cell Biology 1 | 3 q.h. |
| BIO 4250 | Cell Biology 2 | 3 q.h. |
| BIO 4410 | Biochemistry 1 | 3 q.h. |
| BIO 4610 | Biochemistry 2 | 3 q.h. |
| BIO 4525 | Lab for Cell Biology and Chemistry | 2 q.h. |
| CHM 1011/1012 | Chemical Principles 1 & Lab | 3/1 q.h. |
| CHM 1015/1016 | Chemical Principles 2 & Lab | 3/1 q.h. |
| CHM 2020/2021 | Chemical Principles 3 & Lab | 3/1 q.h. |
| CHM 2100/2101 | Analytical Chemistry of Biosciences & Lab | 3/1 q.h. |
| CHM 2010/2011 | Organic Chemistry 1 & Lab | 3/1 q.h. |
| CHM 3015/3016 | Organic Chemistry 2 & Lab | 3/1 q.h. |
| CHM 3020/3021 | Organic Chemistry 3 & Lab | 3/1 q.h. |
| BTC 3110 | Introduction to Biotechnology | 3 q.h. |
| BTC 3210 | Immunology | 4 q.h. |
| BTC 4100 | Introduction to Genomics, Proteomics & Bioinformatics | 3 q.h. |
| BIO 4950 | Senior Seminar | 3 q.h. |
Complete six credits of Biology/Biotechnology from the following prefixes:
| BIO, BTC | 6 q.h. |
Regulatory Specialization*
Complete two of the following courses:
| BTC 2310 | Production Regulatory Affairs, Current Good Manufacturing Practice | 3 q.h. |
| BTC 2320 | R&D Regulatory Affairs, Good Laboratory Practice | 3 q.h. |
| BTC 2330 | Quality Control and Validation Issues | 3 q.h. |
| BTC 2340 | Introduction to International Regulatory Affairs | 3 q.h. |
Open Electives (18 q.h.)
Total Quarter Hours: 160
* Specializations in this program are recommended groupings of courses designed to provide additional content focus. Students may choose to create their own special focus by selecting other College of Professional Studies courses.
Admissions Requirements
Below are the official Admissions Requirements for this program.
- Online application
- Academic transcripts: submit one of the following
- Official high school degree
- Official GED
- Official associate degree showing degree conferral and date
- Transfer credit documentation: should be submitted with your application material
- Academic transcripts from each institution you previously attended:
- Official U.S. transcripts: if you applied previously earned credit toward your earned associate degree, you must request transcripts from each institution you attended.
- Official foreign transcripts: must include English translation. We encourage you to submit a course-by-course evaluation of your diploma(s) and transcript(s)
- College-level examinations: official examination score(s)
- Military evaluation
- Academic transcripts from each institution you previously attended:
- Proof of English language proficiency: ONLY for students for whom English is not their primary language: English language proficiency guidelines
For general admissions information and recommended admissions deadlines, Undergraduate Admissions.
Tuition
Estimated total tuition for this program is $52,000.00.
Tuition for individual courses is based on the number of quarter hours. Most courses are 3-6 quarter hours. See Undergraduate Tuition Rates for details.
Use our Tuition Calculator below to see if transfer credit or tuition reimbursement from your employer could reduce your total tuition.
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Please note: The estimated total tuition is based on tuition rates for Academic Year 2011-12 and does not include any fees or other expenses. Some courses and labs have tuition rates that may increase or decrease total tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time.
Student Profile
Who Will Your Classmates Be?
This biotechnology program is well suited for individuals who wish to pursue a research position or launch a career in the life sciences field.
Job titles to consider include:
- Biological technician
- Agriculture and food scientist
- Medical or pharmaceutical researcher
- Lab assistant
- Organic substance analyst
- Clinical laboratory technologist or technician
- Diagnostic medical sonographer
- Engineering technician
Career Outlook
Put Your Degree to Work
Generally speaking, jobs in biotechnology companies, research institutions, local and state agencies, and private laboratories are expected to grow at an average to faster than average pace, with continued competition for basic research positions. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job opportunities in the biotechnology field are expected to be best for graduates who are well trained on equipment used in laboratories or production facilities.
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