Biotechnology

The Biotechnology curriculum, which has emerged from molecular biology and chemical engineering, is designed to meet the increasing demands for skilled laboratory technicians in various fields of biological and chemical technology.

Course work emphasizes biology, chemistry, mathematics, and technical communications. The curriculum objectives are designed to prepare graduates to serve in three distinct capacities: research assistant to a biologist or chemist, laboratory technician/instrumentation technician, and quality control/quality assurance technician.

Graduates may find employment in various areas of industry and government, including research and development, manufacturing, sales, and customer service.

Colleges offering this degree:

College Location (Main Campus): Alamance Community College
Partner College Location (Second Year):
Degree Type (Years): 2 Year Degree
Contact Details
Name: Bill Woodruff
Phone: 336-506-4224
Email: woodruff@alamancecc.edu

College Location (Main Campus): Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Partner College Location (Second Year):
Degree Type (Years): 2 Year Degree
Contact Details
Name: Toby Mapes
Phone: 828-254-1921, x5841
Email: tmapes@abtech.edu

College Location (Main Campus): Beaufort County Community College
Partner College Location (Second Year): Pitt Community College
Degree Type (Years): Partnership
Contact Details
Name: Christina Weeks
Phone: 252-752-7139
Email: cweeks@email.pittcc.edu

College Location (Main Campus): Bladen Community College
Partner College Location (Second Year): Fayetteville Technical Community College
Degree Type (Years): p
Contact Details
Name: Kimberly McDaniel
Phone: 910-678-8548
Email: mcdaniek@faytechcc.edu

College Location (Main Campus): Blue Ridge Community College
Partner College Location (Second Year): Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Degree Type (Years): Partnership
Contact Details
Name: Toby Mapes
Phone: 828-254-1921, x5841
Email: tmapes@abtech.edu

College Location (Main Campus): Brunswick Community College
Partner College Location (Second Year):
Degree Type (Years): 2 Year Degree
Contact Details
Name: Michelle Sabaoun
Phone: 910-755-7456
Email: sabaounm@brunswickcc.edu

College Location (Main Campus): Carteret Community College
Partner College Location (Second Year): Pitt Community College
Degree Type (Years): Partnership
Contact Details
Name: Christina Weeks
Phone: 252-752-7139
Email: cweeks@email.pittcc.edu

College Location (Main Campus): Catawba Valley Community College
Partner College Location (Second Year): Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Degree Type (Years): Partnership
Contact Details
Name: Toby Mapes
Phone: 828-254-1921, x5841
Email: tmapes@abtech.edu

College Location (Main Campus): Catawba Valley Community College
Partner College Location (Second Year): Forsyth Technical Community College
Degree Type (Years): Partnership
Contact Details
Name: Alan Beard
Phone: 336-734-7494
Email: abeard@forsythtech.edu