Biotechnology

Marywood's biotechnology program covers molecular research, genomics, forensics, bioinformatics (biocomputing), and environmental bioremediation, as well as management, communication, patent law, and other "business" areas to prepare graduates for a wide range of careers. Our program provides students with professional training (technical skills), as well as the ability to critically evaluate biotechnology advances and applications.

5-Year Bachelor's to Master's Option

At Marywood, you can earn both a bachelor's and master's degree in biotechnology in just 5 years. Undergraduate students can apply to this special accelerated program during their junior year.

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• Courses: Available courses in this department

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The $6.4 million Center for Natural and Health Sciences is equipped with four large laboratories, a newly renovated Biotechnology research lab, an environmental wet laboratory, a greenhouse, three computer laboratories, and a multi-media auditorium.

A biotechnology degree will prepare you for exciting careers in a variety of fields:

• Scientific research
• Bioinformatics (biocomputing)
• Management and administration
• Patent law
• Regulatory/FDA affairs
• Lobbying

Undergraduate Admissions Requirements

• Official SAT and/or ACT scores
• Completed application
• Essay
• Official transcripts
• Letter of recommendation

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B.S Biotechnology

The B.S. Biotechnology program aims to prepare students for a career in the broad field of biotechnology. As biotech encompasses molecular research, genomics, DNA forensics, bioinformatics (biocomputing), chemistry, and environmental bioremediation, as well as administration, management, patent law, and other “business” areas, graduates will be positioned to compete for a wide range of positions. Moreover, graduates will receive the foundation for application to and success in graduate, professional (e.g. Medical, Veterinary), law, or business schools.

The specific goals of the program are to prepare students with professional training and technical skills, in addition to providing students with the ability to critically evaluate biotechnology advances and applications in the healthcare field, pharmaceutical industry, and environment. We now live in a molecular society, in the post-genomic era, with scientific breakthroughs that affect us all. B.S. Biotech graduates will make a difference in how society will use these innovative and scientific advances.

For the first two years of study, the B.S. Biotechnology course curriculum parallels that of other Science Department programs. This sequence is designed to provide the fundamental technical and intellectual expertise. The major will provide specialized Biotech program courses during the third and fourth years that include a Senior Research Project. A minimum of 57 credits and 18 science elective credits for a total of 75 science credits is required for degree completion.

The required courses are:

BIOL 150, 150L	General Biology I	4
BIOL 151, 151L	General Biology II	4
BIOL 235, 235L	General Microbiology	4
CHEM 131, 131L	General Chemistry I	4
CHEM 132, 132L	General Chemistry II	4
CHEM 221, 221L	Organic Chemistry I	4
CHEM 222, 222L	Organic Chemistry II	4
BIOL 410	Science Literacy Capstone	2
BIOL 446, 446L	Genetics	4
OR
BIOL 440, 440L	Molecular and Cellular Biology	4
MATH 155	Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences	3
MATH 211**	Calculus I	4
OR
MATH 170	Mathematical Applications in Biology	3
PHIL 404	Biomedical Ethics (recommended)	3
BIOL 281	Introduction to Biotechnology	3
BIOL 383	Emerging Medicines and Technologies	3
BIOL 302	Bioinformatics	3
BIOL 401	Cell Culture	3
BIOL 455	Senior Biotech Research Project	2

Electives (plus a minimum of 18 credits selected from):

ENVS 420, 420L	Ecology	4
CHEM 312	Environmental Chemistry	3
CHEM 398, 398L	Chemical Analysis	3
BIOL 305	Fundamentals of Neuroscience	3
BIOL 498	Internship	3
BIOL 421, 421L	Biochemistry I	4
BIOL 422	Biochemistry II	3
BIOL 332, 332L	Immunology	4
BIOL 201, 201L	Human Gross Anatomy	4
BIOL 202, 202L	Human Physiology	4
PHYS 303, 303L	General Physics I	4
PHYS 304, 304L	General Physics II	4
MATH 212**	Calculus II	4

**MATH 211/212 is recommended for pre-­professional and graduate schools.

Other Science elective courses can be taken with the permission of the department chairperson.