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BS Biotechnology

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

James Madison University

Program Overview

In cooperation with the Department of Integrated Science and Technology and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, the Department of Biology offers a four-year, cross disciplinary B.S. degree program for a major in Biotechnology. Students majoring in biotechnology will be prepared to either enter the biotechnology workforce or pursue graduate education in a wide array of fields including medical, agricultural or industrial biotechnology. Fields of research in biotechnology include applied molecular biology, bioinformatics and genomics.

Program Key Stats

$33200 (Annual cost)



76 %

Eligibility Criteria

2.8
27
60

1140
6.5
80

Additional Information & Requirements

Official High School Transcript, Minimal 2.7 GPA (Grade Point Average) - equivalent to 80% or a 'B-' average, Extracurricular Activities and Awards/recognitions, Letter of Recommendation, Personal Statement, Secondary School Report, Test scores: ACT, SAT, IELTS, TOEFL

Career Options

  • Biomedical engineer
  • Scientists in the Pharmaceutical Industry
  • Scientists in State
  • Local or Federal Government Laboratories
  • Scientists in Biomedical Research Labs
  • Chemistry and Biochemistry Teachers and Professors
  • Industrial Research and Development Scientists
  • Including Personal and Health Care Products
  • Forensic Scientists
  • Toxicologists
  • Physicians and Health Care Professionals

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