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Biotechnology is the application of biological information and techniques to meet medical, agricultural, and environmental needs. Students selecting this emphasis will be well prepared to pursue graduate studies in genetics, molecular biology, cellular biology, biochemistry, and physiology. The emphasis will also prepare students for immediate employment as entry-level technicians in one of hundreds of different biotechnology companies and university research labs. The emphasis will also serve pre-professional students interested in one of the medical professions.
Highlighted Career Paths
Graduates with a degree in Biology, with an emphasis in Biotechnology, have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.
Genetic Engineering
This career focuses on the modification, manipulation, and evaluation of organism’s genes to create new genetic modifications that can help people fight diseases and genetic illnesses. By having a career in genetic engineering, students would be focused on the cutting edge of gene studies for humans, plants, animals, and many other organisms.
Pharmaceutical Manufacturer
Students using skills obtained within this major emphasis can go into the pharmaceutical manufacturing field. This career uses skills gained in the lab to manufacture, produce, and distribute medicine derived from labs to the human populous.
DNA Analyst
DNA analysts use obtained skills to work to connect familial relationships, genetic tracking, and medical history. These skills will also be used in partnership to Law enforcement to identify suspects, testify of findings, and find DNA evidence.
Getting Started in This Degree
If you are interested in Biotechnology, start with one of the following major-specific courses:
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