Biotechnology Post-baccalaureate Certificate

Biotechnology Post-baccalaureate

Program Number: 90-007-1

• Certificate
• Biotechnology and Electron Microscopy Program Cluster
• Program offered at the following campuses:
  • Truax, Madison
• For information call: (608) 246-6800 or 1-800-322-6282 ext 6800

About the Program

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The certificate curriculum includes eight courses from the Biotechnology Lab Technician program. Students may elect to take either Cell Culturing, 10-007-123, or Protein Bioseparations Methods, 10-007-122. All other courses in the curriculum, or their equivalent from another college, are required to obtain a certificate. The curriculum may be completed in two semesters or longer.

Students completing this certificate will have the laboratory skills and knowledge needed for entry-level employment in biotechnology laboratories in both the public and private sector. Students are required to meet with the program director for advising and course scheduling plans.

This certificate is perfect for individuals who have a theoretical bioscience background but need biotechnology laboratory skills in order to improve employment prospects.

Admissions Requirements for All Applications Submitted for the Current Academic Year

1. A bachelor's degree in a biological science and consent of program director;
2. Two semesters of college chemistry;
3. One semester of microbiology with laboratory component;
4. Two semesters of general biology and
5. A cell biology or genetics course within the last seven years.

Applicants with missing prerequisites may complete those courses at MATC.

Career Potential

• Research Scientists
• Entry-level Scientists
• Associate Scientists
• Process Scientists
• Laboratory Manager
• Quality Assurance
• Laboratory Supervisor
• Team Leader