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Biotechnology Certificate (BOC)

2020-2021

Type: Career, Certificate (C1)

Open Admissions

Division: STEM and Education


The Biotechnology Certificate is a one-year laboratory science intensive program which is designed to prepare students and retrain professionals for entry into the field of biotechnology. The curriculum provides both the theoretical and practical hands-on laboratory training needed for entry-level positions in the biotechnology industry.

The following background is recommended for this program: algebra and biology. Students without this background may need to take prerequisite course work prior to enrolling in some of the courses required in this program.  Students are strongly urged to meet with the program coordinator on a semester basis to review the program, and discuss course selections for successful completion of the program.
 

If you have questions related to program admissions or applications, please contact info@northshore.edu or call 978-762-4188.

If you have program advising related questions, please contact biotech@northshore.edu or call 978-762-4048.

First Year

Fall

BIO105Biology 1: General Biology 1

4
BTN201Basic Laboratory Applications

4
CHE103General Chemistry 1

4
CMP101Composition 1

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Spring

BIO202Molecular Biology

4
BIO214Microbiology

4
BTN202Biotechnology Applications

4
BTN211Biotechnology Seminar

1
Total Credit Hours:13
Program Note
Communication and Mathematics proficiency required to graduate.
See guided pathway sheets for advising information specific to your area of focus.

Total Credit Hours: 28


Program Student Learner Outcomes
  • Demonstrate professionalism including punctuality, work habits, using correct terminologies, following safety regulations and effective communications skills.
  • Explain, generate and follow standard operation protocols (SOP) and follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
  • Use computers to perform basic but required calculations.
  • Perform required lab techniques including cell cultures, purification and analysis of proteins and nucleic acids, and gene manipulation by using and maintaining the adequate lab equipment.
  • Research for and keep up with new development and advances in the biotechnology field.
  • Perform job search, apply and prepare for an interview.

Occupational Skills Required
  • Generate and maintain lab records.
  • Design and generate biotechnology lab experiment protocols using references, protocols and literature
  • Execute biotechnology experiments by following SOP's and lab safety regulations.
  • Interpret and report results of biotechnology lab experiments
  • Use and maintain biotechnology lab equipment.
  • Communicate with colleagues and other biotechnologists using proper terminologies.
  • Research and keep up with new advances in the field.
  • Use computers, internet and software tools to search for information, compare genes and proteins, and present an idea or results.

Experiential Learning Required in Program
  • BTN201 - Basic Laboratory Applications
  • BTN202 - Biotechnology Applications
  • BTN211 - Biotechnology Seminar

Most Common Linked Occupation Title – All Education Levels
  • ScienceTechnician

Average Annual Growth (10-Year Projection)
  • Boston MSA – 6.4%
  • Boston MSA Average Entry-Level Wages (2016) – $50,000