Biotechnology Degrees and Certificates

InnovATEBIO programs offer a variety of degrees and certificates that prepare students for work in biotechnology companies and research institutions. Some of these programs are designed for recent high school graduates, others require a Bachelor's degree.

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Certificates: Community and technical colleges offer a much wider variety of certificates. Most certificate programs are designed to meet the needs of local industry and can be completed in a year or less.

One-year Degree: A one-year degree is a diploma program that can be completed in one year. Diploma programs tend to be more in depth than certificates, with fewer distribution requirements than an AA or AS degree.

Associates Degrees: Most associates degrees can be completed in two years. Community and technical colleges offer two general kinds of associates degrees.

Transfer degrees are designed for students who wish to transfer to a four-year college or University. These kinds of degrees include AA (Associate of Arts) and AS (Associate of Science) degrees.

Applied degrees are designed for students who wish to enter the workforce immediately after graduation. Examples of these degrees are AAS (Applied Associate of Science), and other types of Applied Associates degrees.

Bachelors degrees: An increasing number of Bio-Link programs are beginning to offer Bachelors degrees. These colleges and many others have articulation agreements with two-year colleges and will accept transfer credits.

Post-baccalaureate certificate: These certificates are designed for students with work experience and / or a bachelors degree in a given subject.

Masters degree: A few colleges offer Masters degrees and sometimes professional Masters degrees in areas related to biotechnology. To enter a Masters program, you must complete a Bachelors degree first. Typically, a Masters degree requires conducting some type of original research and writing a thesis.

Agricultural Biotechnology

Agricultural biotechnology prepares students for hands-on work in laboratory settings as well as work in settings with an agricultural focus. Duties may involve genetic testing to ... Learn more

Algae cultivation and biotechnology

Micro-algae are used to make multiple commercial products and also being to put work in cleaning up wastewater. Algae-derived products include nutritional supplements, foods, dyes ... Learn more

Animal Laboratory Technology

Laboratory Animal Technicians care for and manage laboratory animals in research, biotechnology, and biopharmaceutical companies. Students in a Laboratory Animal Technician ... Learn more

Aquaculture

A degree in aquaculture prepares students for careers in aquaculture and management of aquatic ecosystems. Graduates may start new businesses in algae, fish, shellfish, or aquatic ... Learn more

Biofuels Process Technology

A Biofuels Process Technology program prepares a student to begin a career in the field of bioenergy at facilities that convert biomass feedstocks into: fuel, biogas, electricity ... Learn more

Biofuels Technician

Biofuel technicians carry out the laboratory work involved in producing biofuels such as ethanol and biodiesel. Biofuels technology programs include: Ethanol-- science and ... Learn more

Bioinformatics

Bioinformatics programs cover an interdisciplinary science that combines biology with computer science and programming courses. Bioinformaticians are knowledgeable in methods for ... Learn more

Biological Science

Biological sciences studies give a broad view of biology from classification and physiology to molecular biology and microbiology. Such studies can lead to wide range of careers-- ... Learn more

Biomanufacturing

Biomanufacturing programs prepare students for positions in pharmaceutical manufacturing, bioprocessing (which generally refers to the processing of agricultural commodities into ... Learn more

Biomedical Technology

A Biomedical Technology program prepares students for a career in the growing field of medical devices. Students gain a working knowledge of the design, manufacture, and ... Learn more

Bioprocess Instrumentation and Control

Bioprocess instrumentation and control programs prepare students for positions in pharmaceutical manufacturing, bioprocessing (which generally refers to the processing of ... Learn more

Bioprocess Laboratory Technology

Bioprocess Laboratory Technology program provides a foundation in, and practical application of, the technologies employed by biotechnology companies engaged in the production of ... Learn more

Biosafety

A certificate in biosafety prepares students to maintain facilities and protect worker safety in environments where pathogenic organisms might be found or studied. These ... Learn more

Bioscience Policy

A Bioscience Policy concentration gives students a deep background in biological sciences along with additional coursework in such areas as economics, policy studies, and ... Learn more

Biostatistics

A program in Biostatistics trains students in methods and techniques used for the collection and analysis of biological data as generated in such fields as biotechnology, ... Learn more

Biotechnology

Biotechnology programs prepare students to work in areas such as biotechnology research and development, quality control, or biomanufacturing. These careers can be found in ... Learn more

Biotechnology Business and Enterprise

Biotechnology companies require personnel who can understand aspects of running a business in addition to science. Students in this program learn about biotechnology organizations ... Learn more

Biotechnology Education

A Biotechnology Education program enables K-12 teachers to deepen their content knowledge and learn more about approaches for teaching biosciences and integrating technology into ... Learn more

Biotechnology Research and Development

Research laboratory assistants primarily work in academic laboratories that are engaged in basic research. These positions require a deeper understanding of microbiology and ... Learn more

Brewing Science and Brewery Operations

Brewing is one of the oldest forms of biotechnology. Brewing science programs offer a combination of hands-on experience and lectures to prepare students for the rapidly growing ... Learn more

Computational Biology

Computational biology involves using computing skills to perform data acquisition, management, and analysis in a laboratory environment. Courses may include: Genetics Molecular ... Learn more

Environmental Chemistry and Water Quality

Water quality technicians work in accordance with the Clean Water Act to prevent water supply contamination and comply with federal regulations. They maintain records according to ... Learn more

Environmental Health and Safety

Environmental health and safety programs train students in approaches to protecting the health and safety of workers, ensuring sure that federal regulations are met, and the ... Learn more

Environmental Science

Environmental Laboratory Technologists serve as laboratory technicians and regulatory specialists in environmental science and industrial settings. They work in state and ... Learn more

Food Safety and Processing

Food processing involves quality control and processing in food manufacturing companies like microbreweries, distilleries, or companies that produce ice cream, or products like ... Learn more

Forensic Science

Forensic DNA technicians perform DNA testing in state or private laboratories to determine if DNA samples match those found at a crime scene. Some forensic technicians work for ... Learn more

Genomics

Genomics technicians process and perform DNA sequencing. This procedure is important in genetic testing, ancestry studies, diagnostics, paternity, forensics, animal and plant ... Learn more

Histology

Histotechnicians are specialists who work with health professionals to establish and confirm a patient's diagnosis and/or prepare samples for research in areas such as agriculture ... Learn more

Laboratory Assistant

Laboratory assistants work in entry level positions in many types of industrial and academic laboratories. Typically, these jobs involve activities such as washing and maintaining ... Learn more

Laboratory Skills

The Laboratory Skills certificate provides students with the fundamental laboratory skills needed to start or enhance a career in the biosciences. Students completing this ... Learn more

Mammalian Cell Culture

Tissue and cell culture are techniques used to grow cells outside of the body in order to study cell behavior or to generate biomaterials for research or clinical use. In this ... Learn more

Manufacturing Operator

This program is similar to one in Biomanufacturing, but with an emphasis on environmental control and quality control during the biomanufacturing process. It prepares the student ... Learn more

Marine Biotechnology

Marine biotechnologists apply technology and molecular biology methods in working with marine systems or organisms. They might culture algae for biofuels or or other products, ... Learn more

Medical Devices

The Medical Devices or Biomedical Technician program serve to familiarize students with the regulatory principles followed in medical device manufacturing, and allows students to ... Learn more

Microscopy

Microscopy is the art and science using a microscope and capturing information in the form of images. A program in microscopy will enable students to be proficient in the practice ... Learn more

Quality Control and Quality Assurance

Quality control (testing finished products) and quality assurance (checking quality during production) both serve essential roles in industrial biotechnology and pharmaceutical ... Learn more

Quality Control Microbiology

Quality Control Microbiology Certificate - This certificate in quality control microbiology and biology is designed to prepare students for careers in fields such as biotechnology ... Learn more

Regulatory Affairs

Students in Regulatory Affairs programs learn about food and drug law, product life cycles, clinical trials, post market issues, technical writing and risk management. This ... Learn more

Regulatory Compliance

Paper Work

Regulatory Compliance specialists serve as quality management professionals in biotechnology and pharmaceutical laboratories and manufacturing facilities, bioscience laboratories ... Learn more

Stem Cell Technology

Stem Cell programs provide students with hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture and adult or embryonic stem cell culture. Stem cells are used in university research ... Learn more

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