Montgomery County Community College
Topics and Credentials:
Websites and Contacts
InnovATEBIO member(s):
Margaret Bryans
Robert Rehfuss
Articulation:
Courses transfer to the college(s) listed below:
- Cabrini University
- Thomas Jefferson University
- West Chester University
Students from this program have continued their education at:
Jefferson University, Temple University. Cabrini University, West Chester University, Penn State University
Where have our graduates been hired?
(Includes internships)
Auxilium Pharmaceuticals (now Endo Pharmaceuticals), Eurofins, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Merck, QualTek Molecular Laboratories, Vascular Strategies, Rockland Immunochemicals, Charles River Laboratories, Saladax Biomedical, Wu-Xi, GlaxoSmithKline, University of Pennsylvania,
Program description:
On graduating from Montgomery County Community College, you should be able to:
- Demonstrate a theoretical and practical (i.e., hands-on) knowledge of state-of-the-art tools used in biotechnology laboratories, including molecular and cellular biological techniques and use of various laboratory instrumentation;
- Demonstrate an understanding of the biotechnology process, from identification of a molecule involved in a disease process to the end-stage marketing of a product;
- Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the biotechnology manufacturing process;
- Demonstrate potential for teamwork, and good oral and written communication skills;
- Demonstrate familiarity with the types of career opportunities available in the biotechnology industry.
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Montgomery County Community College
340 Dekalb Pike
Blue Bell
PA
19422
Phone:
215-619-7335
See map: Google Maps
Key Links
This program has an industry advisory board
Grant Support:
The College-Company Connection: Bringing Real-World Work Experience to Students through Stategic Partnerships DUE 0802383, An Enhanced Science and Technology Educator Training Institute: Helping Teachers and Faculty Motivate, Recruit and Train the 21st Century Science and Technology Workforce DUE 0802481, The Northeast Biomanufacturing Center and Collaborative: Building Local Community College-Biomanufactur ...
Award Type(s):
NSF-ATE
Institutional Grant
US Department of Labor (DOL)
Other
Videos About the Program
Recent Blog Articles From the Program:
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