Biotechnology
Mission
The Biotechnology Program provides students with a carefully selected sequential set of science courses that will, when successfully completed, improve their knowledge and understanding of the basic techniques most commonly used in the field of Biotechnology. In this way, North Shore Community College will prepare these students to meet industry standards for entry level employment in the Biotechnology field. The program is enhanced by combining the scientific aspects of biotechnology with a strong liberal arts foundation, thus providing transfer credits to four year institutions.
The curriculum provides students with a well-balanced college experience which includes hands-on laboratory encounters with current instrumentation, exposure to relevant research topics, seminars with guest speakers from the Biotechnology field, and industrial visits. The successful student acquires versatile scientific skills that will be applied in a wide variety of biotechnology companies in areas from manufacturing to research.
Programs of Study
A high school diploma, GED, or passing score on a
federally approved Ability To Benefit Test is required for admission
to all programs. Contact the Admissions Office
for more information.
News
New Biotechnology Certificate Program for Fall 2008:
The Biotechnology Certificate is a one-year laboratory science intensive program which is designed to prepare students and retrain professionals for entry into the field of biotechnology. The curriculum provides both the theoretical background and practical hands-on laboratory training needed for entry-level positions in the biotechnology industry.
Admissions Information:
Algebra and biology at the high school or college level, and mathematics and communications proficiencies are required for admission to this program.
Admissions to this certificate program occurs only in the Fall semester.
Web Resources
Massachusetts Biotechnology Council
Information on companies, careers and Education in Massachusetts.
Questions or comments to dbedellh@northshore.edu.
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