The interdisciplinary certificate in biotechnology is available to undergraduate students interested in learning and preparing for careers in Biotechnology. Biotechnology is a rapidly growing field based on the application of biological organisms, systems, or processes to learning about the science of life and the improvement of the value of materials and organisms such as crops, livestock and pharmaceuticals.
Students enrolled in the certificate program will acquire special skills in biotechnology, be exposed to cutting edge instruments and equipment, participate in critical assessment of biotechnology methods and approaches and obtain recognition in the form of a certificate at graduation.
The program requires 18 credit hours consisting of nine core credits and nine elective credits. Core requirements are concurrent with major degree requirements. Biotechnology certificate credits can be used toward the completion of degrees in the following majors: Animal Sciences, Food and Nutritional Sciences, Natural Resources and Environmental Design, Horticulture, Chemistry, Biology and Chemical Engineering.
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