Closer Look: Biotechnology Concentration
Prepare yourself to join the workforce in the biological sciences while earning a BS or BA in Biology.
Why Concentrate in Biotechnology?
To prepare yourself with the skills and experience needed to answer the demand for an educated and skilled workforce regionally and in New York State.
What Will the Program Do for Me?
This concentration will…
- Prepare you for a career in biotechnology firms, pharmaceutical companies, and research laboratories by combining studies in basic biology with hands-on training in sophisticated techniques and instrumentation, such as…
- cellular and molecular instrumentation
- modern microscopy techniques
- molecular technologies
- Provide an alternate career path for biology students in a growing field.
- Connect you to local biotech firms to provide research internships, and ultimately jobs.
- Allow you to complete a biology BA degree within the same number of credits, satisfying the usual requirements for the biology major.
Who’s Eligible?
The concentration is open to current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.
Learn More
Read more about all concentrations available and see the Biotechnology requirements.