Biotechnology, B.S.

Help solve the world’s grand challenges by innovating new medicines, creating new food sources, and more with courses and research in biotechnology and beyond.

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What You’ll Learn

The Biotechology, B.S. helps you achieve your goal of improving quality of life, from curing diseases to producing renewable fuels to creating pharmaceuticals.

After a core curriculum in humanities and research principles and practices, you’ll gain a solid foundation in biology, chemistry, and cell and molecular biology through our innovative, curriculum. You’ll also undertake research side-by-side with faculty scientists in areas such as virology, bioprocessing, and even entrepreneurial technology and innovation management.

Career Options

Biochemist
Bio-manufacturing Specialist
Bioprocessing/Biotechnology
Clinical Pharmaceutical Lab Technician
Forensics
Industrial R&D Scientist
Medical Scientist
Quality Control Technician

Exceptional experiences.
Outstanding outcomes.

$93,280

Median annual wage for biochemists and biophysicists. (BLS)

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14%

Projected employment growth of forensic science technicians, 2018. (BLS)

Top 20

Colleges with the best biotechnology degree programs. (Money Inc)

94%

New York Tech students employed or continuing their education within six months of graduation.

Top-Tier Ranking

New York Tech is ranked among the top 50 regional universities in the North.

How You’ll Succeed

Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to enter the burgeoning pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry. Many graduates also move on to medical school or pursue graduate studies in dentistry, podiatry, veterinary medicine, business, and other areas.

International F-1 students who successfully complete this degree are eligible for an additional 24-month STEM OPT extension to work in the U.S. in an area directly related to their area of study immediately upon completing the customary 12-month post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT).