SCHOOL OF HEALTH, EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES

Biotechnology Laboratory Technology (2199) | A.S. Degree

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AT-A-GLANCE The Laboratory Technology Associate in Science (A.S.) • 61 Credit Hours consists of classroom, laboratory and worksite instruction. The program • Financial Aid Eligible prepares individuals for entry-level employment as a biotechnology • Face-to-Face Courses research technician, biotechnology manufacturing technician, biotechnology • Embedded Technical Certificates: testing technician and cell culture technician by providing them with • Biotechnology Specialist (Manufacturing) T.C. vital skills including: formulating chemical solutions; performing assays • Biotechnology Laboratory Specialist and recombinant DNA techniques; culturing organisms; purifying and (Health Sciences) T.C. characterizing DNA, RNA and proteins; isolating and preparing samples for analyses; and collecting and assessing data. CONTACT

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS [email protected] • High school diploma or high school equivalent Apply online at fscj.edu/admissions. • U.S. citizen or legal immigrant • Check the catalog to learn about all course and program prerequisites

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FREQUENTLY ASKED CAREER PATHWAYS QUESTIONS When can I start? High School Diploma/ FSCJ enrolls students year-round. High School Equivalency Where are the educational courses held? Biotechnology Specialist (Manufacturing) (T.C.) General education courses are offered at any of FSCJ’s campuses and centers. Biotechnology Laboratory Professional core courses are offered at Specialist (Health FSCJ Downtown Campus. Sciences)(T.C.) Histologic What is the cost of the program? Technology A.S. Technology A.S. Many students attending FSCJ qualify for Biotechnology Laboratory financial aid, which can greatly reduce Histotechnician Medical Technology (A.S.) out-of-pocket expenses. This program Laboratory Technicians is Federal financial aid eligible.The Biological approximate cost of tuition and fees is Technicians $6,398.* Besides tuition and fees, students have B.S. to pay for things like living expenses, transportation, supplies and books. Book Medical/Clinical costs vary widely by program and course Laboratory Technologists selection as well as choice of electives; students are encouraged to budget about Clinical Research $60 per credit hour. Coordinators

*Tuition reflects Florida resident rates and are subject to change. Certain classes that require labs may have additional fees for lab JOB PROFILE Duval and supplies. Additional fees are published in the Nassau Counties class schedule. Biomedical Technicians What other programs are related to the field? Local employment ...... 428 Students who have an interest in the Biotechnology Laboratory Number of job openings...... 35/year Technology (A.S.) may also be interested in:

• Biomedical Sciences (B.S.) Expected salaries by area and Potential employers: • Environmental Science Technology (A.S.) occupation may be found • Bio-Rad at bls.gov • Department of Health Where can I get more information about potential • Mayo Clinic careers? • Nano Applied Sciences Research local job opportunities, wage data, career paths and market trends at fscj.emsicareercoach.com.

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