Biotechnology

Use science to solve real-world problems by finding novel uses for living organisms, their molecules and the processes they can carry out.

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Degree

B.S. Biotechnology

Degree Duration

4 Years :

1 year pathway + 3 year degree

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Start Dates

August

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Overview Why Study Discover University

Degree Overview

Biotechnology is an interdisciplinary program that offers students an opportunity to take courses in biology, environmental sciences, chemistry, engineering, management, public policy and law that will be important for addressing biotechnology-related issues. This program will help students prepare for jobs in areas such as the biotechnology industry, health professions, pharmaceutical and agricultural industry, environmental conservation and research in academia. The program requires many of the same basic courses as the B.S. degree in Biology, with additional courses in engineering, management and public policy.

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Important

You may incur additional costs in the course of your education at the University over and above tuition fees in an academic year such as laptops, study materials and additional resources.

Study Reasons

Learn from professors in the departments of biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics and economics, as well as from the College of Engineering and Computer Science and the Martin J. Whitman School of Management through this interdisciplinary program.

Take your learning outside the classroom through a senior-year capstone class as well as research experience and/or an industry internship required for all biotechnology majors.

Prepare for a variety of careers in one of the most rapidly growing fields across the globe and benefit from the industry’s high demand for young professionals with the strong technical training Syracuse provides.

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