Major Overview for Biotechnology

Colleges Browse Puerto Rico Majors Biological and biomedical sciences Biotechnology

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. Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary - $83,270 Biological Scientists, All Other Biologists Natural Sciences Managers - $123,140

Top 4 Puerto Rico Colleges with the highest percentage of Biotechnology among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

Add	Info	College Name	Degrees Awarded/ Percentage	Selectivity	Tuition
		Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon Bayamon, PR	15 (3.5%)
		University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Mayaguez, PR	21 (1.4%)
		University of Puerto Rico in Ponce Ponce, PR	2 (0.6%)
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		Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Arecibo, PR	2 (0.5%)
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.