Certificate of Completion in Biotechnology Lab Specialist

Gain extensive hands-on lab skills and conceptual knowledge to enter into a career in biotechnology, ranging from research and biopharma to clinical laboratories. Connect with paid internship opportunities. Designed for learners who have already have a degree or prior experience. Classes run as a series from Fall to Summer quarter, with in-person labs Monday to Thursday for all quarters except Summer.Shoreline College offers a short-term Biotechnology Lab Specialist Certificate of Completion (CC) to prepare students for an entry-level position in laboratories involved in the production of genetically engineered drugs, gene therapy, microbiology, virology, forensic science, agriculture and environmental science. This program is designed for post-baccalaureate students.

Completion of the equivalent of U.S. 9th grade. Must be at least 16 years of age at program start date, Financial statement (bank statement or letter from the bank in English issued within 6 months) with minimum balance of USD 21,150. Copy of Passport photo page (recommended). Please upload your most recent academic records (unofficial transcripts are acceptable) in the Academic History tab as you fill out the application. If you need to, you can also upload after you submit your application on your Application Status page. If you have attended any school(s) in the U.S., you must provide a transcript for each school. We reserve the right to ask for original documents and/or contact the issuing bank directly for verification purposes. If you are applying for the High School Completion program, you will need to provide a Credential Evaluation of any overseas high school coursework and copies of any U.S. transcripts. This is not due at the time of admission.