The Applied Biotechnology major offers students a versatile program of study integrating general sciences with courses in biotechnology, genetics, and biochemistry to prepare students for graduate and professional school and careers in the biological, life, and technical sciences. Students will take the full science sequence of general chemistry, organic chemistry, general biology, genetics, biochemistry, and microbiology. Students in this major will choose from three different emphasis areas: Animal Science, Plant Science, or Business.
The Animal Science emphasis offers courses in all animal and human based subjects including nutrition, physiology, anatomy, behavior, etc. This emphasis is designed for students interested in the pre-vet or pre-health pathway and for those interested in animal biotechnology.
The Plant Science emphasis offers courses in all plant based subjects including pathology, breeding, genetics, etc. This emphasis is designed for students interested in the environmental sciences, plant sciences, plant genetics, or other related agricultural fields.
The Business emphasis offers courses in management, finance, accounting, sales, marketing, etc. This emphasis is designed for students with both science and business interests. It can prepare students for UGA's STEM MBA program offered through the Terry College of Business. Students with this emphasis are moving on to management careers in the STEM field.
Applied Biotechnology students will have the opportunity to pursue undergraduate research, undergraduate teaching, and paid student worker positions. Students are also eligible for CAES Scholarships each academic year they are enrolled as an undergraduate student. Students will work with a major specific advisor for each semester they attend UGA.