Two-year Program at MCCTC, two years in college
Biotechnology is a new science using living cells and materials produced by cells to create pharmaceutical, diagnostic, agricultural, environmental and other products to benefit society. It is both a cutting-edge technology and an applied science. Analysts have predicted that biotechnology will be one of the most important applied sciences of the 21st century. Students selected for this program must have a strong academic background, especially in science.
What you’ll learn:
Units studied will include Laboratory Safety, Cell Culturing, Laboratory Protocol Procedures, Technical Writing, Chemical Materials Handling and Safety, Microbiology, Bioinformaties, Computer Applications for Biotechnology, Biohazard Storage, Handling and Disposal, Chemistry and Advanced Biology.
What jobs are available to biotechnology graduates?
Microbiologist
Molecular Biologist
Biotechnology Researcher
Bioinformatics Analyst
Data Analyst
Pharmaceutical Development
Regulatory Agent
Where is it taught?
The Biotechnology program also helps prepare students interested in attending professional schools (pre-med, pre-dental or pre-vet).
YSU Connection
Upon completion of the high school portion of the program students may pursue a bachelor’s degree in biology or chemistry at Youngstown State University.
16 hours of articulated credit.
