Department of Biological Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
256 Cunningham Hall
Tel: 330-672-3613
Fax: 330-672-3713
Web: http://bioweb.biology.kent.edu/index.cfm

Department of Chemistry
College of Arts and Sciences
208 Williams Hall
Tel: 330-672-2032
Fax: 330-672-3816
Web: http://dept.kent.edu/chemistry

Biotechnology major—2009-2010 Roadmap [Degree Requirements]

The interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science in biotechnology curriculum provides a strong academic foundation in biological sciences and chemistry, practical training in the various biotechnologies and a solid understanding of their application in industry and biomedicine. The curriculum includes a research experience at Kent State and/or an internship in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company. Registration for the internship requires approval of the program director and is dependent on the availability of internship sites. Biotechnology graduates have employment opportunities in biomedical research and in the rapidly growing biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.