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Multiple Degree and Certificate Options

Whether you want to begin working in the biotechnology industry as soon as possible, or you aspire to eventually earn your Ph.D., we have the options you need to accomplish your goals. You can choose to earn an AA, AS, or certificate in one of 3 tracks, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, or Chemical Technology.

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Associate in Arts Degree (AA) - 60 Credits
This program provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students planning to major in biotechnology, biology, chemistry, or bioinformatics.
Associate in Science Degree (AS) - 61 Credits
This degree is intended for those that intend to seek immediate entry into the workforce as a technician.
College Credit Certificate (CCC) - 19 Credits
The College Credit Certificate in Biotechnology will prepare students for immediate entry-level employment in the bioscience industry. The college credits granted in this program will apply toward an Associate in Science degree in Biotechnology.
Advanced Technical Certificate (ATC) - 33 Credits
This fast-track program is designed to cross-train or retrain professionals from other fields who want to gain the skills and experience necessary to be successful in the biotechnology industry.

Tracks

If you enroll in the AA, AS or the ATC program, you will choose one of the following tracks of study:

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Biotechnology
The biotechnology track will prepare you for employment in biotech or related fields as a technician. You might be part of a dynamic research and development team creating new products or a manufacturing team in charge of making the products created using the tools of biotechnology.

Bioinformatics
If you are computer savvy, but still want to be part of the booming biotech field, the bioinformatics track may be ideal for you. You will learn the computer skills necessary to process, store, and analyze biological data. The data that Bioinformaticists generate can be used in many applications, such as the modeling of the spread of viruses, or in the development of new products or processes.

Chemical Technology
The chemical technology track will prepare you for employment in pharmaceutical or testing related-industries. You will learn how to use, calibrate, and trouble-shoot high-end chemical instrumentation. A trained chemical technician has a multitude of career options. For example, you may work in a quality control department verifying that a manufactured product meets certain specifications or an environmental testing agency verifying that water supplies are potable.

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