Biotech Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Program Number:
900071
Certificate
Program Website:
Program Courses offered at the following Campuses:
About
The certificate curriculum includes eight courses from the Biotechnology Lab Technician associate degree program. Students may elect to take either Cell Culturing, 10-007-123, or Protein Bioseparation Methods, 10-007-122. All other courses in the curriculum, or their equivalent from another college, are required to obtain the certificate. The curriculum may be completed in two semesters or longer.
Students completing this certificate will have the laboratory skills and knolwedge needed for entry-level employment in biotechnology laboratories in both the public and private sectors. 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
Certificate Eligibility
To earn a certificate, you need to apply for admission. A grade of C or better is required in each course to award the certificate. No more than 50% of the certificate credits may be through advanced standing.
Online Certificate Application
Create an ApplyWeb account and follow the instructions to complete the Online Certificate Application. Submit the $15 non-refundable fee (payable by credit card, debit card or electronic check) with your application. Applicants may submit more than one certificate application per term using the Online Certificate Application; the same fees apply for each additional application.
Paper Certificate Application
You can request a paper application from the Enrollment Center at (608) 246-6210. Submit the $15 non-refundable fee (payable by check or money order) with your application. Effective January 1, 2011, the non-refundable paper certificate application fee will be $20. Please note: using a paper application can delay the processing of your admission application additional two weeks.
Requirements for Certificate Application
In addition to the application, the applicant should submit transcripts of college coursework including verification that a bachelor's degree in a biological science was earned.
Applicants may contact Lisa Seidman or mekraus[at] matcmadison [dot] edu (Mary Ellen Kraus) for advising regarding this certificate.
Financial Aid Eligibility
Certificates are not eligible for financial aid.
Employment
Career Potential:
- Research Scientists
- Entry-level Scientists
- Associate Scientists
- Process Scientists
- Laboratory Manager
- Quality Assurance
- Laboratory Supervisor
- Team Leader
Additional Info
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.
Last Modified: October 17, 2011