Biotechnology, Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology has been designed in response to a need in the biotechnology industry for individuals without a biotechnology background to obtain a strong foundation in basic biotechnology concepts and skills.  Individuals, particularly those who are working in fields other than biotechnology, will acquire competency and learn new practical skills enabling them to increase productivity and allow for transitions into more biotechnology-related fields. 

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• Concentrations and course offerings may vary by campus and/or by program modality.  Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for the course availability each term at your campus or within your program modality. 
• Certain options within the program may be required at certain campuses or for certain program modalities.  Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for requirements at your campus or for your program modality. 

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Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.

Core Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
BIOL 6299	Molecular Cell Biology for Biotechnology	3
BIOT 5120	Foundations in Biotechnology	3
BIOT 5220	The Role of Patents in the Biotechnology Industry, Past and Future	1
BIOT 5621	Protein Principles in Biotechnology	3
BIOT 5630	Cell Culture Applications for Biopharmaceuticals	2

Program Credit/GPA Requirements

12 total semester hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required