Credential(s) Offered
Associate's degree
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Biotechnology is the use of technology and applied biology to improve human life. Students in the Associate in Applied Science in Biotechnology learn the fundamentals of biology and chemistry on their way to more advanced understanding of cellular biology, genetics, and microbiology. Students have opportunities to learn hands-on skills in the laboratory, working with DNA, enzymes, cells, and small organisms such as bacteria, fruit flies, and plants. To complete their degree, students engage in an internship in an academic or industry laboratory off campus. Biotechnology career opportunities exist in animal sciences, biomedical technologies, immunology, pharmaceutics, forensics, and marine or environmental science. Graduates find employment in entry-level positions as technicians in biotechnology manufacturing, quality control, and research.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
104
Hours
64
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
Southern Maine Community College
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
2 Fort Road, South Portland, Maine
Local WIB
4 - Coastal Counties Local Area 4
Name of Credential
Associate in Applied Science
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
https://www.smccme.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/
Refund Policy
https://www.smccme.edu/admissions-aid/tuition-fees/
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - New England Commission on Higher Education
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$2,800.00 Estimated cost of books for four semesters at $700/semester.
In-State Tuition
$6,144.00
Other Fees
$2,520.00 Academic Services Fee, Comprehensive Fee, Course Fee, Document Processing Fee, Information Access Fee, Lab/Tech Fee, Parking & Transportation Fee, Student Activity Fee, Accident Insurance
Total In-State Program Cost
$11,464.00
