Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology

Ball State's Biotechnology Certificate will position you to contribute to life science technologies that improve the world, including life-saving medications and nutrition-enhancing crop interventions. Students who complete this hands-on training program are launched into careers in the biotechnology workforce, academia, or the public sector and are highly successful at gaining admission for advanced graduate study.

The Biotechnology Certificate provides courses and hands-on laboratory experiences with world-class faculty. Our students work with cutting-edge equipment in state-of-the-art facilities, rivaling those of larger institutions and elite scientific companies. Students will obtain practical and theoretical training in modern cellular and molecular biology and bioinformatics. Professional development and career management are emphasized. Students are prepared for research careers in industry and academia or further graduate study.

You are eligible to enrol in the Ball State biotechnology program if you meet these requirements:

You are an undergraduate in your last two years of study

You have earned your bachelor’s degree and want to add the certificate as a non-degree-seeking student, and you understand coursework will not count toward a degree

You have earned your bachelor’s degree and want to include the biotechnology program as part of a master’s degree. This option requires at least two extra courses, including a thesis for those seeking a Master of Science.

You must have recently earned a B- or higher in BIO 214 (Genetics) or BIO 215 (Cell Biology).

You must complete all seven biotech courses as well as two electives and 1-6 hours of the non-formal courses which include an internship.

You must earn a C (2.0) grade or better in each course and maintain at least a 2.5-grade point average for all courses in the program.

Required Scores to demonstrate English Proficiency: TOEFL iBT 79; IELTS 6.5 Band; Pearson's PTE 53