Biotechnology is a rapidly growing industry with projections for continued growth and exciting opportunities for employment. The Biotechnology Program is one of several in the state with a comprehensive curriculum in biomanufacturing. This program is designed in consultation with members of local industry (Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Amgen, and others) to provide the essential technical experiences and training needed for this thriving field. The curriculum balances basic science courses with practical laboratory applications.

This program prepares graduates to work in the biotechnology industry to operate equipment used to manufacture protein pharmaceuticals or other products. Students will grow bacterial and mammalian cells and recover the proteins that they produce. Students will follow good manufacturing practices to comply with quality assurance procedures and government regulations.

In completing the Biotechnology Certificate of Achievement, students will be prepared for employment in entry-level biotechnology positions.

To earn a Certificate of Achievement in Biotechnology, students complete 39 specified units.

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Students not planning for university transfer may substitute CHEM M12 Introductory Chemistry I/CHEM M13 Introductory Chemistry II for CHEM M01A General Chemistry I/CHEM M01AH Honors: General Chemistry I/CHEM M01B General Chemistry II.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: 

• culture cells and purify product produced by such cell cultures utilizing industry best practice standards.