Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology and Molecular Bioscience

In RIT’s biotechnology bachelor’s degree you’ll develop technologies for genetics, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, vaccine development, energy environment, forensics, and more. In RIT’s biotechnology and molecular biology degree you’ll improve human health by harnessing technology advancements and biomolecular processes to research and develop technologies in genetics, agriculture, pharmaceuticals and vaccine development, environment and energy, forensic science, genetic counseling, and more. This comprehensive biotechnology bachelor’s degree prepares you to immediately assume challenging positions in research, development, and management in fields as dynamic and diverse as:plant biotechnologyhuman geneticsagriculturefood productspharmaceuticals and vaccine developmentenvironment and energyforensic science genetic counselingBuilding on a core of biology, chemistry, math, and the liberal arts, the courses in the bachelor of science in biotechnology are taught from a molecular bioscience perspective with a focus on the central genetic dogma of molecular biology. The curriculum explores the rapidly expanding field of genetic engineering and the nearly unlimited potential that controlled genetic experiments hold for improving the quality of life. Specialized areas of emphasis include:Recombinant DNAMicrobial and plant genetic engineeringMammalian and plant tissue cultureMonoclonal antibody production and purificationLarge-scale fermentation techniques (bacterial and mammalian cell)Methods for characterization and separation of proteins and nucleic acids in yeast, bacterial, viral, and plant systemsAs a student enrolled in the biotechnology bachelor’s degree at RIT, you’ll be exposed to dynamic professors who are leaders in their fields both in the classroom and in the laboratory. The opportunity to participate in meaningful, faculty-sponsored undergraduate research projects prepares you to gain valuable experience for full-time employment or to pursue graduate study.