BS Biotechnology at University of Kansas

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology is grounded in biological sciences, chemistry and advanced technology, and employs biological systems to solve scientific challenges that impact society.

Faculty: School of Professional Studies | Duration: 15 credit hours | Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

What you will study

Major Hours & Major GPA While completing all required courses, majors must also meet each of the following hour and grade-point average minimum standards: Major Hours in Residence Satisfied by a minimum of 15 hours of KU resident credit in the major. Major Junior/Senior Hours Satisfied by a minimum of 45 hours from junior/senior courses (300+) in the major.

Career pathways

This program requires selecting one of three minors (Discovery and Innovation in Biotechnology, Forensic Science, or Pre-Health Professions) and prepares students for diverse career options such as: developing drugs and therapies for humans, pets, and agricultural animals (Discovery and Innovation) producing or manufacturing biological materials li

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to this major is through School of Professional Studies and university admission; these requirements apply at the college/university level, not to the major alone. The Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology follows university admission requirements for transfer students. First-year students apply for admission through the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. This program offers flexible pathways for students to complete their degree. Students can take foundational courses at community colleges or the KU Lawrence Campus, and complete upper-level coursework through the School of Professional Studies. Upper-level course requirements for the major are offered in-person at the Edwards Campus in Overland Park, KS, with a few select courses available online.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms follow the KU academic calendar; the application for first-year and transfer students is submitted through the KU application portal (go2.ku.edu). The fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1, the FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1 and the fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1.

Fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1; FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1; fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1. The application fee is $40 (non-refundable) for domestic degree-seeking freshmen; fee waivers are available. KU is test optional; ACT/SAT scores are encouraged and are not required. Apply online through the KU application portal.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.ku.edu/

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