Biotechnology Degrees and Certificates

Community colleges offer a variety of degrees and certificates that prepare students for work in biotechnology companies and research institutions. Some of these programs are designed for recent high school graduates, others require a Bachelor's degree. Select the degree title to learn more about the degree and see a list of colleges that offer these programs

Degrees offered

Typically, biodiesel and ethanol are considered agricultural biofuels.  In Iowa, ethanol is derived from corn through...

Bioprocess Laboratory Technology is a hands-on, scientifically-based program designed for individuals wanting to go straight into...

This two-year program is designed to meet the demands of the biomedical research community for qualified personnel in the care and...

Biotechnology associates degrees are two year degrees that prepare students to work in areas such as biotechnology research...

Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary science that includes calculus, biological sciences-based courses complemented by computer...

Students in Regulatory Affairs programs learn about food and drug law, product life cycles, clinical trials, post market...

Biomanufacturing associates degrees are two year degrees that prepare students for entry-level positions in biomanufacturing....

Certificates

Microscopy is the art and science of taking accurate, informative and often beautiful images using a microscope. This 1 year...

A Genomics Technology Certificate prepares students for employment in the research areas of genomics and proteomics. Students gain...

The Certificate in Applied Biotechnology is designed for those students who intend to enter a career in the biotechnology field as...

This certificate is designed to meet the demands of the biomedical research community for qualified personnel in the care and...

Indian Hills Community College currently offers an online biofuels technician certificate.  

The Indian Hills program...

A medical device is a product that can be used to diagnose a medical condition, a product used in therapy, or a product used in...

This certificate is designed for students with college experience who are interested in employment as bioinformatics programmers...

These biotechnology certificate programs are typically 1 year in length and are designed for students that have completed...

Biomanufacturing certificates prepare students for entry-level positions in biomanufacturing.  These types of jobs include...

The post-baccalaureate certificate is a competitive program designed for individuals who already have a Bachelor's degree in a...

This certificate is similar to one in Biomanufacturing, but with an emphasis on Instrumentation. Students will acquire knowledge of...

Quality control serves an important role in industrial biotechnology and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Courses include:...

Designed to train students in methods and techniques used in biotechnology statistical analysis. Courses in this program train...

Regulatory Affairs personnel work in industries that require extensive knowledge of government regulations. These include the...

These certificate programs are often 1 yr in length.  They prepare students to work in a biotech company in areas such as...

Regulatory Compliance Technologists serve as quality management specialists in biotechnology and pharmaceutical laboratories and...

Clinical Research Professionals perform clinical research studies on the effects of new drugs, new applications of approved drugs,...

Stem Cell Certificate programs provide students with hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture and adult or embryonic stem cell...

Environmental Laboratory Technologists serve as laboratory technicians and regulatory specialists in environmental science and...

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