Bachelor of Sciences in Biotechnology
Undergraduate (Bachelors)
On Campus (In-Person)
Downtown Location
The Bachelor of Sciences in Biotechnology degree program at the University of Houston-Downtown provides a broad-based curriculum in the liberal arts, the Natural Sciences and a set of courses specifically directed toward the field of Biotechnology. This interdisciplinary program provides both entry-level job skills in biotechnology and a strong academic background needed to pursue a master‘s or doctorate degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology or Molecular Biology. This program will also satisfy course requirements for all major pre-professional degree programs in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, optometry and veterinary medicine.
Additionally, the biotechnology degree program will prepare students for rewarding careers through smaller classes, faculty mentoring, modern labs, hands-on experience, and flexible class options. Students are encouraged to participate in an appropriate field experience or research activity as part of their curriculum.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
Graduates who earn a BS in Biotechnology will be able to:
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of the discipline (Basic Knowledge).
- Demonstrate laboratory skills common to modern laboratories (Laboratory Skills).
- Effectively communicate scientific information in writing and in oral presentations (Communication Skills).
- Demonstrate the use of scientific reasoning to analyze and interpret data and implement project-based activities (Scientific Reasoning and Research).
- Work as part of a team (Teamwork).
- Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical standards for the responsible conduct of scientific research and its applications (Ethics).
DEGREE PLAN INFORMATION
The following four-year degree plan is based on the UHD 2021-2022 academic catalog. Students should meet with a UHD Academic Advisor to develop their own plan.
- Catalog Degree Description
- Four Year Degree Plan
- Transfer Information
- Integrated Requirements
- Minor Requirements
ADMISSIONS AND DECLARATION OF MAJOR
Students may be admitted to and declare a major in Biotechnology if they meet the following criteria:
- Continuing students at UHD must have
- Students transferring to UHD must have
- Freshmen who meet the Freshman Admissions criteria to UHD and the following criteria will be declared upon admission
CAREERS
The biotechnology industry continues to blossom nationwide and there are many career options to choose from in the field. Graduates find lucrative jobs in manufacturing, quality control and assurance, sales and marketing and research and development. Depending on the area of interest students study within their degree, career options include:
- Biotechnology Lab Technician
- Biotechnology Research Associate
- Chemical/Biomedical Engineer
- Associate Research Scientist
- Quality Control Engineer
- Quality Control Analyst
- Crime Lab Technician
- Clinical Research Associate
- Clinical or Research Technician
- Computer Data Analyst
- Manufacturing or Production Technician
- Accountant
- Sales
- Technical Writer
- Biochemist
SUGGESTED MINORS
- Chemistry 21 Hours Minimum
- Geology 20 Hours Minimum
- Microbiology 20 Hours Minimum
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
FINANCIAL AID
USEFUL LINKS
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