BS Biotechnology at Pennsylvania State University

Programme overview

Biotechnology may be broadly defined as the application of principles of molecular and cell science in the production of biologically important or industrially useful products. Therefore, students in the Biotechnology major will acquire a strong foundation in the life and chemical sciences,

Faculty: Eberly College of Science | Duration: minimum 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 120 credits, including General Education and the requirements for the major. Required courses include Elementary Biochemistry, Applied Biochemistry, Experimental Chemistry II, Introductory Microbiology 1, Principles of Immunology, Laboratory of General and Applied Microbiology.

Career pathways

This major has two options: Clinical Laboratory Option or General Option. Graduates from the General option frequently accept positions in the bio-pharmaceutical industry or with newly-emerging biotechnology companies bringing new products to market.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In order to be eligible for entrance to the Biotechnology major, a student must have: attained at least a 2.00 cumulative grade-point average, and completed CHEM 110 , CHEM 111 , CHEM 112 , and MATH 140 and earned a grade of C or better in each of these courses.

Undergraduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer entry; the application opens August 1 for Fall and Summer and June 1 for Spring.

Early Action: apply by November 1 to receive a decision by December 24. Recommended submission deadline for all applications: December 1. Applicants apply through the MyPennState application or the Common App. A nonrefundable application fee is paid by credit card; fee waivers are available to eligible students.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.psu.edu/apply/

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