Biotechnology Minor
Biotechnology is a multibillion-dollar global industry that is projected to grow steadily over the next decade. New technologies—artificial intelligence, genetic engineering, and data analytics and automation—are driving biotech into new frontiers.
This fascinating and innovative field lies at the intersection of science and technology and uses living organisms and biological systems to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges. From creating drugs to halt the spread of disease to increasing global food supplies to put an end to poverty, biotech is the way of the future. Ignite your opportunities with a minor in biotechnology and discover how to apply science and technology to change the world.
At a glance
- Undergraduate minor
- 19 Credits
Common Majors
- Biology
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
- Forensic Science
- Medical Technology
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Featured Courses
What is the biochemical basis for human disease? Explore the intersection of the inanimate world of chemistry and the living world of biology in this exciting hands-on lab. Examine the structure and function of all major biomolecules—proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids—and the regulation and organization of metabolic pathways.
Evaluate the many capabilities of bioinformatics through an interdisciplinary lens, focusing on biology and computer science. Learn by doing in this hands-on course that includes projects using web-based programs and computational thinking to solve problems.
Discover how to collect and identify biological evidence and learn the essential methods and basic applications of forensic DNA analysis and serology.
Career Options
A minor in biotechnology prepares students for advanced study and careers in diverse roles, including:
- Pharmacy Technician
- Clinical Researcher
- Biotechnician
- Chemical Technician
- Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist
- Microbiologist
- Biomedical Engineer
- Agricultural Scientist
- Biophysicist