Biotechnology Certificate

Purpose

Biotechnology is a dynamic field with wide-ranging implications, from medicine to ecological conservation. This certificate program in biotechnology equips students with the necessary skills to excel in the biotech industry. The program uses computational tools and covers coursework in cell culture, proteomics, and immunology. Students will also explore topics such as genetic engineering and DNA extraction.

Program of Study

The Biotechnology Certificate consists of twenty-one (21) undergraduate credits. Interested students must consult with an academic advisor and/or Natural Sciences program chair to plan the appropriate course sequencing and selection. The courses may be completed within a baccalaureate program at Wilmington University.

Certificate Competencies

In addition to the University’s undergraduate graduation competencies, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate understanding of bioinformatics and genetic analyses, which are areas core in the study and performance of biotechnology; 

2. Apply core laboratory techniques essential to biotechnology;

3. Demonstrate effective communication of biotechnology through written and oral communication.

General Requirements

The certificate is open to the following prospective students with an interest in biotechnology:

•    High School graduate, and/ or;

•    Associate Degree graduate, and/ or;

•    Wilmington University undergraduate students in a degree-seeking program upon advisement from a program chair and/or an academic advisor.

Students must complete an undergraduate application for admission accompanied by a non-refundable admission fee.

Curriculum

Course Requirements (21 Credits)

BIO 251 Biology I (with Lab)

BIO 449 Biotechnology (with Lab)

BIO 450 Immunology & Virology (with Lab)

BIO 451 Proteomics (with Lab)

BIO 452 Cell and Tissue Culture (with Lab)

BIO 453 Computational Bio & Bioinform.

This information applies to students who enter this degree program during the 2024-2025 Academic Year. If you entered this degree program before the Fall 2023 semester, please refer to the academic catalog for the year you began your degree program.