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Biotechnology

Examine biological mechanisms across organisms, the molecular tools derived from that knowledge, and their applications to improve human and animal health, food, nutrition, safety, energy and the environment. This multidisciplinary field has an impact on almost every aspect of modern human life.
 

Careers

  • Bioinformatics/data scientist
  • Biomanufacturer
  • Biomedical/biological engineer
  • Food scientist
  • Microbiologist
  • Molecular biologist
  • Physician
  • Pharmacist
  • Plant breeder
  • Product developer 

Specializations

  • Animal Biotechnology
  • Bioinformatics
  • Fermentation/Microbiology
  • Plant Biotechnology

Contact

1220 Plant and Environmental Sciences Building
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