Biotechnology Program
Degree Awarded
Bachelor of Science (BS), Certificate in Biotechnology Laboratory Skills
Program Delivery
On-Campus
Locations Available
Rindge, New Hampshire
The field of Biotechnology has driven some of history’s most important accomplishments and breakthroughs. From the human genome project and genomics to personalized medicine to environmental and agricultural applications, Biotech promises and delivers solutions for our world’s most challenging problems and most desirable advances. Your Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology degree at FPU not only prepares you for vast opportunities in the biotech/biopharmaceutical industries, but also offers a direct pathway to graduate programs in Health Sciences, including FPU’s Master of Physician Assistant Studies and several others which are increasingly relying on modern, clinically-relevant technologies.
What Do Biotechnology Students Learn?
Students will gain a deep knowledge of and skills in molecular and cellular biology through hands-on laboratory activities, advanced content in courses, and multiple internships and/or other experiential learning opportunities.
General Four-Year Biotechnology Curriculum
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First Year Fall Semester |
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15 credits |
|---|---|---|
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BI101 |
Organisms, Ecology and Evolution (laboratory) |
4 |
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BI110 |
Introduction to Biotechnology (laboratory) |
1
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CH101 |
General Chemistry I (laboratory) |
4
|
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GLE101 |
First Year Inquiry Seminar |
3 |
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GLE110 |
First Year Composition |
3 |
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First Year Spring Semester |
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14 - 15 credits |
|---|---|---|
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BI102 |
Molecular and Cellular Basis of Life (laboratory) |
4 |
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CH102 |
General Chemistry II (laboratory) |
4
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GLE Elective |
3
|
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MT151 or MT221 or MT260 |
College Algebra or Calculus I or Statistics |
3 – 4 |
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Second Year Fall Semester |
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17 credits |
|---|---|---|
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BI211 |
Genetics and Genomics (laboratory) |
4 |
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CH211 |
Organic Chemistry I (laboratory) |
4
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GLE Elective |
3
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GLE Elective |
3 |
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GLE Elective |
3 |
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Second Year Spring Semester |
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16 credits |
|---|---|---|
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BI215 |
Biology and Health Sciences Seminar |
3 |
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CH212 |
Organic Chemistry II (laboratory) |
4
|
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GLE230 |
Second Year Composition |
3
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GLE Elective |
3 |
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GLE Elective |
3 |
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Third Year Fall Semester |
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16 credits |
|---|---|---|
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BI315 |
Personalized Medicine and Bioinformatics |
3 |
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BI321 |
Biochemistry I (laboratory) |
4
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GLE Elective |
3
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Elective |
3 |
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Elective |
3 |
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Third Year Spring Semester |
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16 – 17 credits |
|---|---|---|
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CH322 |
Biochemistry II (laboratory)
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4 |
|
MT151 or MT221 or MT260 |
College Algebra or Calculus I or Statistics |
3 – 4
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Elective |
3
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Elective |
3 |
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Elective |
3 |
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Fourth Year Fall Semester |
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16 credits |
|---|---|---|
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BI460 or BI480 or BI481 |
Internship in Biology/Health Sciences or Senior Seminar in Biology/Health Sciences or Invited Senior Research
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3 |
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BI325 |
Microbiology |
4
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Elective |
3
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Elective |
3 |
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Elective |
3 |
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Fourth Year Spring Semester |
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12 - 14 credits |
|---|---|---|
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Biotechnology Elective
|
2 – 4 |
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BI319 |
Molecular Biology of the Cell |
4
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Elective |
3
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Elective |
3 |
The Physics sequence is recommended for Biotechnology majors. In addition, an internship (or co-op) or Invited Senior Research would be the recommended method to fulfill the capstone experience (BI460/BI480/BI481). Completion of the Chemistry minor would be possible with completion of CH312 (Quantitative Chemistry) and completion of the Biotechnology Laboratory Skills Certificate would be possible with the addition of BI470 (Biotechnology Laboratory Skills Practicum).
What Makes Our Biotechnology Program Different?
FPU’s Biotechnology program is unique insofar as it simultaneously prepares graduates for lucrative employment in industry or admission to health professions-related graduate and professional programs - and our program even delivers a modern science foundation to apply to law schools (JD) or business schools (MBA) for employment within the vast and rapidly evolving STEM industries.
Who Should Study Biotechnology
Students interested in biological sciences, medicine, and other areas of STEM including
some of these specific areas:
- Biopharmaceutical research
- Areas of biopharmaceutical industry related to patent law, management, regulatory and business elements, and more
- Health professions such as Physician Assistant Studies, medical, dental, or other allied health professions.
- Bioinformatics
- Forensics
- Environmental and agricultural science
CONTACT the Admissions Team
(800) 437-0048
admissions@franklinpierce.edu
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm