Biotechnology

Why Biotechnology at Bay Path University?

The Biotechnology program offers excellent exposure to the application of the principles of cell and molecular science and to the production of industrially useful or biologically important products. Because of dramatic recent advances within the field of biotechnology and their potential impact on society, the 21st century may indeed be remembered as the Age of Biotechnology.

To prepare students to successfully navigate within this exciting arena, the curriculum has been designed to provide students with a rigorous and interdisciplinary scientific foundation in the central disciplines upon which biotechnology is based, such as cell biology, genetics, molecular biology, chemistry, forensic science, and microbiology.

 As a Biotechnology major, you will:

• Become proficient in the use of modern laboratory techniques and instrumentation
• Engage in classroom discussion and research projects that explore the legal, ethical and moral boundaries of genetic research
• Develop the analytical skills needed to conduct experiments in the laboratory and in the field
• Learn how biotechnology impacts a variety of areas such as agriculture/food production, medicine and even environmental pollution

With access to state-of-the-art equipment typically found only in industry and graduate laboratories, our students gain real-life work experience and put theories to practical use. Our instrumentation includes:

• Official high school transcripts translated into English
• One of the following: SAT, ACT, TOEFL, or IELTS scores (if the language of instruction in your high school or college was in English this can be waived)
• Two letters of recommendation from your teacher, school counselor, or principal 
• One to three page typed essay in English addressing what you hope to gain from your college experience as well as what you will contribute to the Bay Path University community
• Photocopy of a valid passport
• Bank statement showing sufficient funds to cover one full year of study at Bay Path University 

Bay Path University enjoys a rich tradition of international student enrollment. International students interested in enrolling in any of the associate or baccalaureate degree programs are required to submit the following requirements:

• Completed application
• Official high school transcripts translated into English
• One of the following: SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores (if the language of instruction in your high school or college was in English this can be waived)
• Two letters of recommendation from your teacher, school counselor, or principal
• One to three page typed essay in English addressing what you hope to gain from your college experience as well as what you will contribute to the Bay Path University community
• Photocopy of a valid passport
• Bank statement showing sufficient funds to cover one full year of study at Bay Path University