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Major Overview for Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

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Overview for Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific principles and technical skills in support of biologists and biotechnologists in research, industrial, and government settings. Includes instruction in fermentation technology, cell culturing, protein purification, biologic synthesis, assaying and testing, quality control, industrial microbiology, bioprocessing, chromatography and bioseparation, genetic technology, laboratory and hazardous materials safety, and computer applications.

Careers for Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician Majors

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

Colleges Offering a Major in Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

Top 3 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA
29
(0.3%)
Moderately Selective$21,752
University of New Haven
West Haven, CT
2
(0.4%)
Minimally Selective$38,006
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH
1
(0.1%)
Minimally Selective$16,843
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.