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Biotechnology - considered the 3rd (after industrial and computer) technological revolution - encompasses genomics, genetics, molecular biology, bioinformatics, drug development and disease research. Careers can be found in a Biotech lab, in management, in patent law, in regulatory affairs, to name but a few areas. Students will receive professional training using state-of-the-art equipment. Students will also be educated to critically evaluate Biotech advances and potential applications. Graduates will be prepared to enter one of today's hottest industries, and will make a difference in how Biotech's power is utilized. A few sample Biotechnology Courses:
Research Opportunities for Students In addition to summer internship possibilities at local companies, students are encouraged to join our faculty members' research activities. Students can earn credit for such independent research as well. News about some Junior Biotechnology Students:Nick Cooke was awarded a Summer Internship at Northeast Environmental Labs in Scranton. He will be working with water sample testing and gaining experience in both a microbiology lab and wet chemistry lab. Ratnesh Pandey started an internship at Sanofi Pasteur in Swiftwater on May 30th working in the biochemistry platform of their R&D labs. Ashley Kolinovsky will also be starting an internship with Sanofi Pasteur on Monday June 11th. Career Opportunities for Biotech Graduates Biotech graduates will find exciting careers in any of the following areas:
More Information To learn more about this program or to visit the campus, contact Undergraduate Admissions or the Science Department |
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The
B.S. Biotechnology program was created in response to the
explosion in scientific discovery, which is affecting our
society on many levels. 