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.

Students who are passionate about Biotechnology can study up to a Masters degree. Currently, 3,200 students are granted some level of degree in Biotechnology around the US each year. More students graduate with a degree in Biotechnology in the state of North Carolina compared to any other state. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Biotechnology is $42,090.