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Biotechnology Major (B.S.)

The Biotechnology program at the University of New Hampshire is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the field of biotechnology. Biotechnology is the use of living organisms, biological systems, and small chemicals and biomolecules in technology, with applications in the treatment of diseases, the production of food, the protection of ecosystems, and the generation of energy.

Program Description

The B.S. in biotechnology at UNH Manchester is designed to:

• allow students to earn a baccalaureate degree in biotechnology at UNH
• allow students to combine study in biotechnology with other programs and disciplines by completing a minor, or a self-designed set of elective courses along with their biotechnology degree
• provide an opportunity for students to complete a baccalaureate degree in biology while preparing to pursue a Master's degree in biology, biotechnology, or other fields
• allow students to complete a major in biotechnology while taking required courses in education in preparation for the five-year M.A.T. or M.Ed. programs and state certification in secondary science education
• provide an opportunity for students to complete a baccalaureate degree in biotechnology while completing the required courses for admission to medical, dental, veterinary, physician assistant, pharmacy, physical therapy, optometry, and other professional or graduate programs
• allow students to complete a baccalaureate degree in biotechnology while completing the required courses for admission to graduate research programs (M.S. or Ph.D.) in the life sciences and related fields

Employment Opportunities

Employment opportunities in the public and private sectors include biotechnology research, development, and manufacturing; education; research laboratories; clinical laboratories; forensic laboratories; jobs in diverse areas from research to quality control to sales in the pharmaceutical industry; industrial positions in the food industry; water and wastewater laboratories and facilities; and environmental research and monitoring.

Degree Requirements

• Minimum Credit Requirement: 128 credits
• Minimum Residency Requirement: 32 credits must be taken at UNH
• Minimum GPA: 2.0 required for conferral
• Core Curriculum Required: Discovery & Writing Program Requirements
• Foreign Language Requirement: No

Major Requirements

• Courses required in the major must be completed with a minimum grade of C-.
• Students must attain a minimum GPA in the major of 2.0.
• Transfer students must complete at least 24 credits in the major at UNH.
• The UNH Manchester B.S. in biotechnology program is structured with three levels of coursework.

Core Courses

• BIOL 411: Introductory Biology: Molecular and Cellular (4 credits)
• or BIOL 413: Principles of Biology I
• BIOL 412: Introductory Biology: Evolution, Biodiversity and Ecology (4 credits)
• or BIOL 414: Principles of Biology II
• BIOT 501: Ethical Issues in Biology (4 credits)
• BMCB 658 & BMCB 659: General Biochemistry and General Biochemistry Lab (5 credits)
• BMS 503 & BMS 504: General Microbiology and General Microbiology Laboratory (5 credits)
• CHEM 403 & CHEM 404: General Chemistry I and General Chemistry II (8 credits)
• CHEM 651 & CHEM 653: Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry Laboratory (5 credits)
• CHEM 652 & CHEM 654: Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry Laboratory (5 credits)
• GEN 604: Principles of Genetics (4 credits)
• MATH 424B: Calculus for Life Sciences (4 credits)
• or MATH 425: Calculus I
• PHYS 401: Introduction to Physics I (4 credits)
• or PHYS 407: General Physics I
• PSYC 402: Statistics in Psychology (4 credits)

Advanced Biology Courses (600/700 level)

• Select five courses (at least one course from each of the three categories) (20 credits)
  • I. Advanced Biology courses
    • BMS 702: Endocrinology
    • BMS 705: Immunology 1
    • or BMS 705 & BMS 715: Immunology and Immunology Laboratory
    • BSCI 620: Global Science Exploration
    • BSCI 670: Clinical Pathophysiology
    • BSCI 680: Pharmacology
    • BSCI 695: Exploring Biology Teaching (1-4 credits)
    • BSCI 735: Cell Biology
    • BSCI 750: Cancer Biology: From Benchtop Research to Therapeutic Interventions
    • GEN 711: Genomics and Bioinformatics
    • or GEN 711W: Genomics and Bioinformatics
    • GEN 714: Personal Genomics
    • GEN 771: Molecular Genetics
  • II. Laboratory Techniques courses
    • BIOT 766: Protein and Immunologic Techniques
    • BIOT 777: Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
    • BMCB 753: Cell Culture
    • CHBE 651: Biotech Experience/Biomanufacturing (BTEC 220 GBCC)
    • ZOOL 625 & ZOOL 626W: Principles of Animal Physiology and Animal Physiology Laboratory
  • III. Advanced Microbiology courses
    • BMS 602 & BMS 603: Pathogenic Microbiology and Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory
    • BMS 706 & BMS 708: Virology and Virology Laboratory
    • BSCI 737: Microbial Genomics
    • BSCI 740: Aquatic Microbiology

Capstone Experience

• BSCI 701: Senior Seminar I (1 credit)
• Select a capstone experience: (4 credits)
  • BSCI 792: Research
  • BSCI 793: Internship
  • BSCI 795: Independent Study

Sample Course Sequence

The following is a sample course sequence for the Biotechnology major:

• First Year:
  • Fall: BIOL 413, CHEM 403, ENGL 401, MATH 425, UMST 401
  • Spring: BIOL 414, CHEM 404, PSYC 402, Discovery Course
• Second Year:
  • Fall: BIOT 501, CHEM 651 & CHEM 653, Discovery Course, Discovery Course
  • Spring: BMS 503 & BMS 504, CHEM 652 & CHEM 654, GEN 604, Discovery Course
• Third Year:
  • Fall: 600/700 Biotechnology Concentration, PHYS 401, Discovery Course, Elective Course
  • Spring: 600/700 Biotechnology Concentration, BMCB 658 & BMCB 659, Discovery Course, Elective Course
• Fourth Year:
  • Fall: 600/700 Biotechnology Concentration, 600/700 Biotechnology Concentration, Capstone, Elective Course
  • Spring: 600/700 Biotechnology Concentration, BSCI 701, Elective Course, Elective Course

Program Learning Outcomes

A student successfully completing the Biotechnology program will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of basic biological principles, concepts, and theories.
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate, apply, and synthesize biological information and ideas.
• Be competent in basic biology and chemistry laboratory skills and with the use of common laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Be competent in advanced laboratory techniques and microbiological methods.
• Understand the professional and ethical responsibilities involved with current and emerging topics in biology.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate technical information related to biological sciences and biotechnology related topics in scientific writing and oral presentations.
• Understand, analyze, and evaluate primary research literature involving biological sciences and biotechnology related topics.
• Understand and apply the process of the scientific method, including being able to formulate hypotheses, design and conduct experiments with adequate controls to test hypotheses, interpret and evaluate data, and draw conclusions.
• Gather, analyze, organize, evaluate, and present scientific data, including the use of technology to solve problems and communicate information.
• Demonstrate the ability to function as a member of a team.
• Understand current and emerging topics in biotechnology.
• Compete effectively for entry-level biotechnology industry employment and for admission to graduate or professional schools in their chosen area and be successful in these endeavors.