Biotechnology, Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

The BS Degree in Biotechnology

This interdisciplinary program trains students in the many aspects of biotechnology, taking advantage of modern molecular biological, chemical, and biophysical tools to modify living organisms for a specific purpose (such as for drug development, improved agricultural crops, and environmental cleanup). The core program provides a thorough grounding in biology, chemistry, and physics and their applications to biotechnology. Electives allow students to explore their specific interests and to prepare them for the workforce or further graduate education. Students gain practical experience by a required research component through independent studies or honors research programs.

Residency Requirement
46 of the 76-80 total Biotechnology credit requirements must be taken at City College.

Biotechnology Major GPA Requirements: A GPA of 3.0 or higher in the major is required to maintain Major status and for graduation. The GPA in the major is calculated from all Biotechnology major courses taken at CCNY or by ePermit. To declare a Biotechnology major, a student must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and have completed BIO 10100/BIO 10200, BIO 20600, CHEM 10301/CHEM10401, and MATH 20500 or MATH 20100. All required courses for the major must be passed with a grade of C or higher.

Requirements for the BS Degree in Biotechnology

Math, Science, and Ethics Requirements

Biology and Major Elective Requirements for Biotechnology

Required courses:

Six credits of

Additional Advanced Electives (11 credits)

Electives may include

Additional Requirements

General Education Requirements ("Pathways")

In general, students are required to complete 42 credits of General Education coursework, with some adjustments for transfer students. See the General Education Requirements (Pathways) section of the Bulletin for more information. Biology students will satisfy their "Pathways" requirements most efficiently by following these recommendations:

Fixed Core

English Composition I:

English Composition II:

Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning:

Life and Physical Sciences:

Flexible Core

World Cultures and Global Issues:

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Individual and Society:

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U.S. Experience in its Diversity:

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Creative Expression:

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Scientific World:

Additional course in Scientific World:

College Option

Speech

Foreign language

Two semesters of college-level study, or exemption on the basis of two years of high-school level study, or demonstrated proficiency

Philosophy

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