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Biotechnology applies new methods in biology, genetics, developmental chemistry, cellular and molecular biology to human disease diagnosis, treatment and cure, improved agricultural production and drug discovery. Biotech creates new food products such as disease-resistant yeast. Seventy percent of all processed food items readily available in the supermarket owe their existence to biotechnology. Biotechnology is found virtually everywhere. There are more than 1,500 biotechnology companies in the U.S. today.
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Think about changing people’s lives and becoming part of a technology revolution.
Molecular & Microbial Biotechnology: Learn cutting-edge laboratory skills that can be used for rapid detection & identification of microorganisms in medical, environmental, or food science industries.
Food Science: Learn the ins and outs of food product development, QA/QC, and quality assurance skills required by quality assurance and food technologists. Nanotechnology: Learn about applying the science of microscale technologies to solve problems in a variety of industries from agriculture to medicine.DISCOVER
Courses including: Microbiology; Immunology; Molecular Biology; Biotechnology Applications; Genetically Modified Foods; Pharmaceutical Drug Design. Internship opportunities with top organizations, including: PA Department of Agriculture; Troegs Brewery; Aptagen; Dauphin County Coroner’s Office
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With new careers in these exciting fields: Drug Development; Food Safety Testing & Production; Renewable Energies; Plant Genetics; Pharmaceutical Sales. PLUS hundreds more opportunities!
Also check out these degree specializations in Integrative Sciences as well: Forensic Science, Biology, and Chemistry.