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Overview for Biotechnology

A program that focuses on the application of the biological sciences, biochemistry, and genetics to the preparation of new and enhanced agricultural, environmental, clinical, and industrial products, including the commercial exploitation of microbes, plants, and animals. Includes instruction in bioinformatics, gene identification, phylogenetics and comparative genomics, bioinorganic chemistry, immunoassaying, DNA sequencing, xenotransplantation, genetic engineering, industrial microbiology, drug and biologic development, enzyme-based production processes, patent law, biotechnology management and marketing, applicable regulations, and biotechnology ethics.

Careers for Biotechnology Majors

A major in Biotechnology is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Biotechnology

Top 6 Pennsylvania Colleges with the highest percentage of Biotechnology among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Harrisburg, PA
 1
(12.5%)
 $14,750 
Marywood University
Scranton, PA
 9
(2.5%)
Less Selective$25,390 
Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA
 5
(0.8%)
Less Selective$20,570 
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Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA
 3
(0.6%)
Moderately Selective$30,650 
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA
 7
(0.6%)
Most Selective$15,221 
Cabrini College
Radnor, PA
 1
(0.3%)
Moderately Selective$30,010 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.