This program is designed to provide a basic understanding of the principles of biotechnology, preparing the students for employment in entry-level positions in the industry. The program has been developed with the assistance and guidance of biotechnology firms throughout the area to assure that students acquire skills that can be applied in a wide a variety of biotechnology industries, from manufacturing to research.
In addition to acquiring a firm basis in the introductory sciences, students receive hands-on training by carrying out specific and extensive biotechnological applications in the laboratory. The program is enhanced by combining the scientific aspects of biotechnology with a strong liberal arts foundation, thus providing transfer credits to four-year programs. Algebra and biology at the high school or college level are required for admission to this program.
May be fulfilled by challenge exam and 3 liberal arts credits
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This elective may be fulfilled by: PHI116 or PHI120.
Program Information
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Completing this Program's graduation requirements may provide eligibility under the Massachusetts Transfer Compact for transferring courses as a unit towards a bachelor's degree within the Massachusetts state colleges and universities, provided the student meets the admission criteria at the four-year school.
Admissions Information
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Please contact the Student Support and Advising Center for information about the following Massachusetts state college and university programs - Commonwealth Transfer Compact, Joint Admissions, Tuition Advantage, and MassTransfer.
North Shore Community College reserves the right to make changes in courses, program requirements, policies, and regulations as circumstances dictate. There is no guarantee that any listed course will be offered in any given semester.
