Biotech harnesses the power of living systems in plants, animals, and microbes to develop new processes and products to improve lives.
This interdisciplinary program helps prepare students in fundamental sciences so that they may successfully compete for career opportunities in the growing life sciences industries. Graduates with expertise in biotechnology fill increasing demand from employers utilizing technologies such as molecular biology, genetic engineering, tissue culture, reproductive intervention and biomass conversion in a variety of applications, such as vaccine and pharmaceutical development, agronomic seed production, livestock breeding, genetic diagnostic testing, identity and parentage verification, criminal forensics, biorenewable product development or biomedical research.
Is it for you?
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Enjoy laboratory work.
- Enjoy creative and critical thinking.
- Appreciate science and the scientific method.
- Want to develop solutions for challenges.
Career Opportunities
Explore possible career opportunities with this degree:
- Biorenewable fuels
- Biotechnologist
- Entrepreneur
- Master's or Ph.D.
- Lab technician
- Consultant
- Medical device sales
- Genetic engineering
- Fermentation
- Virology
Recent Employers
Graduates have gone on to work at employers such as:
- 3M
- Healthcare industry
- Novartis
- Poet
- Prairie AquaTech
Internship Opportunities
We have provided the following internship opportunities:
- 3M
- Novartis
- Prairie AquaTech
- SGS
- On-campus labs (industrial microbiology, biochemistry, molecular microbiology)
Clubs & Organizations
We offer the following extracurricular clubs to participate in:
- Microbiology Club
- Women in STEM
Suggested Certificates
Bioprocessing Sciences Certificate (Undergraduate)
New Product and Venture Development Certificate (Undergraduate)
Lobbying and Government Advocacy Certificate (Undergraduate)
Public Service Certificate (Undergraduate)
Suggested Minors
Chemistry Minor
Data Science Minor
Informatics Minor
Microbiology Minor
Entrepreneurial Studies Minor
Bioprocessing Sciences Minor
Still Undecided?
If you are uncertain about your major and have questions about career planning, you are not alone. Choosing a major or career can be a very difficult decision. We're here to help.
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Lobbying and Government Advocacy Certificate (Undergraduate)
Bioprocessing Sciences Certificate (Undergraduate)
