Applied Biotechnology

Use plants or microbes to develop products and technologies that help improve our lives and the health of our planet. The Bachelor of Science in Applied Biotechnology with an emphasis in Industrial Plant and Microbial Biotechnology has applications in many fields, such as agriculture, food processing, medicine, and the industrial production of biomolecules, biofuels, and other chemicals. With this major and emphasis, graduating students are prepared for careers where interdisciplinary teams genetically engineer microorganisms and plants to synthesize products such as vaccines, enzymes, and biofuels; develop and monitor manufacturing processes for biotechnology products; and monitor product quality and safety in biotechnology manufacturing facilities.