Biotechnology

This interdisciplinary program trains students in the many aspects of biotechnology, taking advantage of modern molecular biological, chemical, and biophysical tools to modify living organisms for a specific purpose (such as for drug development, improved agricultural crops, and environmental cleanup). The core program provides a thorough grounding in biology, chemistry, and physics and their applications to biotechnology. Electives allow students to explore their specific interests and to prepare them for the workforce or further graduate education. Students gain practical experience by a required research component, which encompasses either bench science or computational research, through independent studies or honors research programs. Research mentors may come from any department in the Division of Science.

Articulation with Bronx Community College and Queensborough Community College for the BS Degree in Biotechnology

The Combined AS/BS Degree in Biotechnology

The goal of the articulations with Bronx Community College (BCC) and Queensborough Community College (QCC) is to seamlessly transition community college students who have earned an A.S. in Biotechnology with the Biotechnology degree program at City College.  To transfer into the program at CCNY, students must have completed the following:

• An AS degree in Biotechnology from BCC or QCC.

• One English course with a grade of “C” or better.

• At least 2.0 overall GPA.

• 2.75 minimum GPA in the science and mathematics courses from BCC or QCC.

The curriculum that students follow at CCNY will depend on the courses taken at the articulating college.