Biotechnology, Graduate Certificate (Portland)

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. 

Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.

Core Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
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
BIOT 5750	Molecular Approaches in Biotechnology	3

Program Credit/GPA Requirements

12 total semester hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required