The B.S. Degree in Biotechnology provides students with fundamental training in basic scientific principles as well as specific concepts, techniques, and applications used in biotechnology. B.S. in Biotechnology graduates will be trained to work in biotechnology and related industries, including the pharmaceutical and agricultural industries; enroll in graduate programs (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Biotechnology or related fields such as Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Genetics, and Biochemistry; or pursue advanced professional degrees such as M.D. (Medicine), M.B.A. (Business), or J.D. (Law) with an emphasis on Biotechnology issues. The B.S. is a rigorous degree that provides an excellent preparation for medical school, dental school, and graduate school, as well as jobs in the life sciences.

Analysis of recent graduates from our Biotechnology B.S. degree program indicates that approximately 50% of our graduates obtained jobs in biotechnology industry upon graduation with the remaining 50% going on to obtain advanced degrees from professional schools such as medical, dental, optometry schools or going on to various graduate schools to obtain MS or PhD degrees in the life sciences. The exceptional opportunities of this modern degree program thus provides maximum flexibility and opportunities to students who have not yet decided what career tracks they want to pursue upon graduation. The faculty in the Biotechnology program worked closely with life sciences industry representatives to design a modern, state-of-the-art curriculum that is highly valued by the life sciences industry. We have had numerous face-to-face meetings with chief scientific officers and with human resource officers from several corporations. Executives from industry are also members of an oversight committee for both the graduate and undergraduate programs. Industrial scientists and executives are frequently invited to present seminars in the Biotechnology Seminar Series where they can interact with students. The inclusion of industrial representatives ensures that the curriculum provides a graduating class that meets the needs and expectations of employers. The advisory board consisting of leaders from various biotech industries provide input on the curriculum as well as serve as contacts for internships and other opportunities for our students.