Palm Beach State College
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Websites and Contacts
InnovATEBIO member(s):
Alexandra Gorgevska
Where have our graduates been hired?
(Includes internships)
Akron Biotech, AssureImmune, Avespa Holdings LLC, BioFlorida, Bioheart, Inc., Biomex US, Biotech Careers & Internships, BioTest Pharmaceuticals, BioTools, Inc., BlinkBio, Capzer Pharmaceuticals, CHS Pharma, CURNA - OPKO Health, Inc, Cytonics, Dyadic International, GLG Pharma, Goodwin Biotechnology, Inc., Horizon Pharma, Jupiter Environmental Laboratories, KRS Global Biotechnology, Ocean Ridge Biosciences, Perkin-Elmer, R/S Tech Prob Solutions, Sancilio & Company, Inc., SimplyHired, ThermoFisher Scientific, TransDermal Technologies, Somahlution, WaveFront Health Technologies, National Science Foundation, Business Development Board of Palm Beach County, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, United States Department of Agriculture, Florida Atlantic University, Harbour Branch Oceanographic Institution, LIfe Sciences South Florida, Max Planck Institute-Florida, Nova Southeastern University, Sanford Burnham Medical Research Institute, Scripps Research Institute-Florida, Smithsonian Institute, Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies, University of Miami, University of Florida, Vaccine Gene Therapy Institute
Program description:
Biotechnology career opportunities continue to grow in South Florida. The highest growth categories will be research technicians and associates. Biotechnology is an applied biological science that uses living organisms to create products, perform valuable processes, and solve problems or otherwise benefit humans and/or surroundings. Attend Biotech Program Information Sessions and learn more!
Palm Beach State College (PBSC) offers two degree programs in biotechnology. Students may choose to enroll in the Associate in Science (AS) degree, which prepares students for entry into the biotechnology workforce, academic research, and related industries; or a dual Associate in Arts (AA)/(AS) degree option, designed for pre-med and other students planning to transfer to a four-year university. Both the 61-credit AS and dual AA/AS programs require students to complete a 4-month Biotech internship outside of the College that provides training in real-world academic or industry research.
in addition to the AS degree, we offer a 19-credit College Credit Certificate (CCC) for students with a life science bachelor's degree who want to gain the lab skills and internship experience that employers expect.
We also offer a 30-credit Certificate for undergrads looking to stand out from the competition and add just a few Biotech courses to their AA degree plan. These certificates can boost a resume, job application, and applications to graduate or medical school. The 30 Credit Biotech CCC(6160) is eligible for Title IV Financial Aid, visit Federal Student Aid, an Office of the U.S. Department of Education, or Palm Beach State College Financial Aid Application Workshops to learn more.
Our award winning program is taught by PhD level scientific faculty and researchers committed to providing challenging courses to meet the needs of the growing biotech industry.
Palm Beach State's biotech business partnership, consisting of over 25 different biotech firms, allows our students unique internship opportunities which develop the skills and gain the experience required for a successful career in the biotechnology field.
Palm Beach State College has articulation agreements with Florida Atlantic University, to determine if your given path will fall under those agreements please consult PBSC.
Palm Beach State College
Palm Beach Gardens
FL
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MSI Status:
- HSI: Hispanic Serving Institution
This program has an industry advisory board
K-12 Partners
School Partners (non-members):- Palm Beach Lakes High School Biotech Academy (Dual credit offered)
- Seminole Ridge High School Biotech Academy (Dual credit offered)
- Spanish River High School Biotech Academy (Dual credit offered)
Grant Support:
- DUE 1104171 Biotechnology Laboratory and Skills Training (BLAST)
Award Type(s):
NSF-ATE
CSO or Incubator
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Description:
The 90,000-square foot, $15 million science and technology complex features two wings connected by a multi-media lecture hall and courtyard. The building encompasses state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories for the core science classes (biology, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, physics and chemistry).
The second wing houses biotechnology, environmental science, and environmental horticulture classrooms and labs. A Wellness Center is also located in the complex. The new innovative center will lead in the training of future science-related professionals. These components are vital for the success of each student entering into the emerging science and biotechnology workforce in South Florida.
All laboratories and equipment located in the Bioscience and Technology Complex closely replicate the workplace environment. The scientific programs at Palm Beach State College not only teach scientific methods, but also promote hands-on training and a working knowledge of various instruments used in the biotechnology industry.
