MCTC's new Biotechnology A.S. degree program will prepare you for entry-level positions in the emerging and exciting biotechnology industry and is transferable to four-year baccalaureate majors within the biology and chemistry or related disciplines. The program provides you with a strong scientific background and extensive laboratory experience in methods currently used in research, government, and industry laboratories. You will learn various skills that are important to gain employment in entry-level positions in the bioscience industry, including laboratory techniques and instrumentation, basic computer skills associated with generating, analyzing and presenting experimental data, how to document laboratory procedures according to industry standards, and the regulatory affairs that govern the bioscience industry. You will learn how to effectively work in cooperative teams in a laboratory setting to plan and complete experiments in a timely manner, and complete oral and written presentations. You will learn to prepare job search materials and practice interview skills.
MCTC has developed partnerships within the local industry and community, and you will benefit in numerous ways from these alliances, including possible industry internships, seminars by guest speakers from industry, and industry and research laboratory tours.
There are many potential job opportunities with this two-year A.S. degree. You can work in the bioscience industry, academic and government settings– in Laboratory and Instrumentation, Quality Control and Quality Assurance, Production and Manufacturing, Documentation and several others positions. You can also pursue a four-year degree in biology, chemistry, or related fields.
Register for the BIOT 1000 : Introduction to Bioscience course in fall semester to find out more about this exciting field.
The Biotechnology curriculum provides the academic coursework required to transfer to baccalaureate programs. MCTC has an agreement that details transfer of the A.S. in Biotechnology coursework into the six biology majors offered by St. Cloud State University. MCTC is working with other colleges and universities to develop additional transfer agreements.
Refer to the 2009-10 College Catalog for the requirements to degrees, diplomas and/or certificates available through the Biotechnology program.
Read MCTC's articulation agreements with other colleges and universities.
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