Biotechnology

Department of Biotechnical and Clinical Laboratory Sciences

School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
26 Cary Hall
South Campus
Buffalo, NY 14214-3005

Phone: 716.829.3630
Fax: 716.829.3601
Email: dohertyl@buffalo.edu
Web: www.smbs.buffalo.edu/cls

Undergraduate Catalog: http://undergrad-catalog.buffalo.edu/academicprograms/btc.shtml

About Biotechnology at UB

The B.S. degree program in biotechnology is appropriate for students interested in scientific careers in the rapidly expanding biotechnology industry. With forensics, graduate/pre-professional, or research/technical areas of emphasis, the program allows students to create a curriculum from courses in various departments to suit their interests and focus. With a core curriculum of basic science and math courses and ten required program courses, students choose technical electives from anthropology, biochemical pharmacology, biology, chemistry, computer science, management, medicinal chemistry, medical technology, and other departments according to their career goals. An internship possibility exists for selected students at various times throughout the program. Opportunities for biotechnologists are extremely varied. Employment is available in both the public and private sector, and includes positions in research and development, quality assurance and quality control, regulatory affairs, management, sales, scientific writing and education. Biotechnology is also an excellent background for those interested in an advanced graduate or professional degree in the sciences.

Degrees Offered

Undergraduate: BS with forensics, graduate/pre-professional, or research/technical emphasis
Graduate: MS