Program Overview

Biotechnology B.S.

Use science to solve real-world problems by finding novel uses for living organisms, their molecules and the processes they can carry out.

About this Program

• Learn from professors in the departments of biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics and economics, as well as from the College of Engineering and Computer Science and the Martin J. Whitman School of Management through this interdisciplinary program.
• Take your learning outside the classroom through a senior-year capstone class as well as research experience and/or an industry internship required for all biotechnology majors.
• Receive guidance from faculty advisors as you navigate through research and internship experiences.
• Pursue a distinction in biotechnology by challenging yourself to excel academically in your science and mathematics coursework and conduct laboratory research before graduation.
• Connect with your peers through social and professional activities as a member of our student-run Biotechnology Society.
• Prepare for a variety of careers in one of the most rapidly growing fields across the globe and benefit from the industry’s high demand for young professionals with the strong technical training Syracuse provides.
• Students have the option to join the Environment and Sustainability Living Learning Community.

Program Information

• Degree Type: Major
• Outcome: B.S.
• Modality: In-person
• College or School: College of Arts and Sciences

Curriculum

In addition to introductory biology, math and chemistry coursework, take upper-division courses in three key areas: biotechnology; bioengineering and biomaterial sciences; and public policy and management. Complete the major by selecting elective courses that match your unique interests and pursuing independent research, an internship or both.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Recognize and distinguish theories, concepts and principles from the major sub-fields of biology relevant to biotechnology.
• Recognize and practice methods and techniques of molecular biology that are often applied to problems in biotechnology.
• Identify and apply concepts and methods in selected areas of bioengineering and materials science that can be relevant to biotechnology applications.
• Identify and apply concepts and methods of public policy and management that can be relevant to biotechnology applications.
• Employ experimental design and practice, including presentation of data and findings in written and oral formats.
• Apply quantitative methods to solve problems in the biological sciences.

Sample Courses

• Biomaterials and Medical Devices
• Molecular Biology Lab
• Introduction to the Legal System
• Personalized Medicine
• Pharmaceuticals and Cells

Extracurricular Opportunities

• Student organization: Biotechnology Society
• Hands-on learning opportunities: Biotechnology Internships
• Student organization: Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE)

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• Chemistry B.S.
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