Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology and Molecular Bioscience
Hands on Experience: Sequence and annotate whole genomes of a variety of organisms using the Illumina MiSeq in the Genomics Lab.
Lab Experience: 70% of the biotechnology and molecular bioscience elective courses have a hands-on laboratory component.
Gain Real-World Experience: Conduct undergraduate research, complete a cooperative education or internship, or study abroad.
Engaging Community: Develop leadership, networking, and communication skills and engage in professional and outreach activities through the Biotechnology Club.
Jobs at Industry Leading Companies: Recent biotechnology graduates are employed at organizations such as Pfizer, Inc., Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Merck & Co., Johns Hopkins Medicine, National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, and the MD Anderson Cancer Center.
In RIT’s biotechnology and molecular biology degree you’ll improve human health by harnessing technology advancements and biomolecular processes to research and develop technologies in genetics, agriculture, pharmaceuticals and vaccine development, environment and energy, forensic science, genetic counseling, and more.
This comprehensive biotechnology bachelor’s degree prepares you to immediately assume challenging positions in research, development, and management in fields as dynamic and diverse as:
- plant biotechnology
- human genetics
- agriculture
- food products
- pharmaceuticals and vaccine development
- environment and energy
- forensic science
- genetic counseling
Building on a core of biology, chemistry, math, and the liberal arts, the courses in the bachelor of science in biotechnology are taught from a molecular bioscience perspective with a focus on the central genetic dogma of molecular biology. The curriculum explores the rapidly expanding field of genetic engineering and the nearly unlimited potential that controlled genetic experiments hold for improving the quality of life. Specialized areas of emphasis include:
- Recombinant DNA
- Microbial and plant genetic engineering
- Mammalian and plant tissue culture
- Monoclonal antibody production and purification
- Large-scale fermentation techniques (bacterial and mammalian cell)
- Methods for characterization and separation of proteins and nucleic acids in yeast, bacterial, viral, and plant systems
As a student enrolled in the biotechnology bachelor’s degree at RIT, you’ll be exposed to dynamic professors who are leaders in their fields both in the classroom and in the laboratory. The opportunity to participate in meaningful, faculty-sponsored undergraduate research projects prepares you to gain valuable experience for full-time employment or to pursue graduate study.
https://www.rit.edu/study/biotechnology-and-molecular-bioscience-bs
