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If you are interested in pursuing a career in the pharmaceutical industry or other biotechnology-intensive industries, the bachelor's degree in biotechnology can open doors for you. It offers:
In the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources, you'll receive valuable hands-on experience that prepares you for a successful career in high-demand industries. With four departments and nearly 200 courses in agriculture, veterinary and rangeland sciences; biochemistry and molecular biology; natural resources and environmental science; and nutrition, we're ready to help you grow your future.
Students earning a B.S. in biotechnology can apply for a one-year, accelerated M.S. in biotechnology at the end of their junior year. For application information and instructions contact either:
The one-year M.S. program offers small class sizes and the opportunity to earn a graduate degree in less time. This additional graduate year allows you to further explore your scientific potential and become better informed about potential career choices within the field of biotechnology.
Biotechnology is a research-intensive field that offers career opportunities along the lifecycle of a project, from early research and development through experimental design and into manufacturing and producing a product. Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in biotechnology may find jobs working in experimental design, quality control, data analysis or manufacturing. Individuals with expertise in biotechnology may also be needed on the project management and operations side of biotechnology firms.
Industries that rely heavily on biotechnology for products and advancement range from agriculture to pharmaceuticals to health care, and your employer may be a university or government lab, a large corporation, or a new start up.
76% of students receive financial aid
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54% of all students graduate with no debt
That's right. More than half of our students leave the University of Nevada, Reno with no student debt.
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