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Biotechnology and Bioentrepreneurship, BS

Program Overview

You’ll be able to take elective courses such as BIOL 312/313 - Techniques in Tissue Culture, where you'll get hands on training on instrumentation such as the IncuCyte live cell imaging system.

Biotechnology and Bioentrepreneurship Major

The first-year Biotechnology and Bioentrepreneurship major cohort will start in Fall 2025. 

The Biotechnology and Bioentrepreneurship major provides students with a strong foundation in core science concepts and a hands-on, technique focused, application-oriented undergraduate education. Additionally, the program provides the basic principles of finance, marketing, entrepreneurship and innovation, providing a more holistic educational experience of the biotechnology and bioentrepreneurship disciplines. Furthermore, the Biotechnology and Bioentrepreneurship major combines both science, bioentrepreneurship and business curricula in order to prepare students for employment opportunities in the diverse and dynamic biotechnology industry.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will:

  • Describe the fundamental principles of molecular biology, biochemistry, cell physiology, genetics and molecular biology
  • Describe how biotechnology is used to make pharmaceuticals, develop biodevices, and develop new techniques and reagents used in the biotechnology sector
  • Perform laboratory techniques commonly carried out in a laboratory setting focused on biotechnological research
  • Identify, analyze and communicate ethical and sociological issues associated with biotechnological advances. 5. Apply skills to develop financial, marking and strategic biobusiness plans

Major Requirements (65 units)

Required Science Courses (41 units)

Complete the following:

Required Bioentrepreneurship Courses (20 units)

Complete the following:

Upper Division Electives (4 units)

Complete 4 units of the following:

Degree Planner

First-Year

Fall Units
Core B2:   4
  3
  1
Core A2:   4
Language - Course 1 4
Total Semester Units 16
Spring Units
  4
  3
  1
Core A1: Public Speaking 4
Language - Course 2 4
Total Semester Units 16

Sophomore Year

Fall Units
  4
Core B1:   4
Core (C1) - Literature 4
   4
Total Semester Units 16
Spring Units
     3
  1
  4
  4
Core (C2) - History 4
Total Semester Units 16

Junior Year

Fall Units
       4
  1
  4
Core (D1) - Philosophy 4
Core (D2) - Theology and Religious Studies 4
Total Semester Units 17
Spring Units
  2
  2
Core (D3) - Ethics 4
Core (E) - Social Sciences 4
Core (F) - Visual and Performing Arts 4
Total Semester Units 16

Senior Year

Fall Units
BIOL Upper Division Elective 4
     2
  2
Community - Engaged Learning (CEL) 4
Cultural Diversity (CD) 4
Total Semester Units 16
Spring Units
  2
  2
Elective 4
Elective 4
Elective 4
Total Semester Units 16

*This information is subject to change, the degree planner is a sample, and students should consult with the department for any updated information.

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