Our Biotechnology program offers a thorough education on the principles and techniques of biotechnology, equipping you with the necessary skills for a diverse array of careers in academia, government and industry. With access to cutting-edge research facilities, experienced faculty and real-world opportunities, you'll gain the skills and knowledge needed to make an impact in this exciting field.
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| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA) | ||
| BSCI 10120 | BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS (ELR) (KBS) (KLAB) | 4 |
| BSCI 30140 | CELL BIOLOGY | 4 |
| BSCI 30156 | ELEMENTS OF GENETICS | 3 |
| BSCI 30171 | GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY | 4 |
| BSCI 40158 | MOLECULAR BIOLOGY | 3 |
| BTEC 10210 | INTRODUCTION TO BIOTECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| BTEC 40191 | SEMINAR: RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY | 1 |
| BTEC 40192 | INTERNSHIP IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (ELR) | 6-12 |
| or BTEC 40196 | INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (ELR) | |
| BTEC 40210 | CASE STUDIES IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (WIC) 1 | 3 |
| BTEC 40220 | BIOINFORMATICS | 3 |
| BUS 10123 | EXPLORING BUSINESS | 3 |
| CHEM 10060 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS) | 4 |
| CHEM 10061 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS) | 4 |
| CHEM 10062 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) | 1 |
| CHEM 10063 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) | 1 |
| CHEM 20481 | BASIC ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I | 4 |
| CHEM 30284 | INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY | 4 |
| CHEM 40251 | ADVANCED BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY (WIC) (min grade C) 1 | 2 |
| CHEM 40262 | BIOCHEMISTRY: METABOLISM AND GENE EXPRESSION | 3 |
| MATH 12002 | ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR) | 5 |
| MATH 30011 | BASIC PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS | 3 |
| PHIL 30015 | MEDICINE AND MORALITY | 3 |
| PHY 13001 | GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I (KBS) | 4 |
| PHY 13021 | GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY I (KBS) (KLAB) | 1 |
| Major Electives, choose from the following: | 9 | |
BSCI 30518 | VERTEBRATE ANATOMY | |
BSCI 40143 | EUKARYOTIC CELL BIOLOGY | |
BSCI 40159 | MOLECULAR BIOLOGY LABORATORY (ELR) (WIC) 1 | |
BSCI 40174 | IMMUNOLOGY | |
BSCI 40463 | MEDICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY | |
CHEM 30105 | ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY I | |
CHEM 30107 | ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (WIC) 1 | |
CHEM 30301 | INORGANIC CHEMISTRY I | |
CHEM 30475 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (ELR) | |
CHEM 40109 | BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY | |
CHEM 40365 | BIOLOGICAL INORGANIC CHEMISTRY | |
CHEM 40567 | PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY FOR LIFE SCIENCES | |
PSYC 41363 | BIOPSYCHOLOGY | |
Any Upper-Division course (30000 or 40000 level) approved by program director | ||
| Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA) | ||
| CS 10051 | COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES (KMCR) | 4 |
| PHIL 21001 | INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS (DIVG) (KHUM) | 3 |
| UC 10001 | FLASHES 101 | 1 |
| Foreign Language (see Foreign Language College Requirement below) | 8 | |
| Kent Core Composition | 6 | |
| Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each) | 6 | |
| Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines) | 6 | |
| General Elective (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours) | 1 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 120 | |
A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.
| Minimum Major GPA | Minimum Overall GPA |
|---|---|
| 2.000 | 2.000 |
Foreign Language College Requirement, B.S.
All students with prior foreign language experience should take the foreign language placement test to determine the appropriate level at which to start. Some students may start beyond the Elementary I level and will complete the requirement with fewer credit hours and courses. This may be accomplished by (1) passing a course beyond Elementary I through Intermediate II level; (2) receiving credit through one of the alternative credit programs offered by Kent State University; or (3) demonstrating language proficiency comparable to Elementary II of a foreign language. When students complete the requirement with fewer than 8 credit hours and two courses, they will complete remaining credit hours with general electives.
In addition to the general scholarships and loans awarded by the Admissions Office, Kent State University has two scholarship programs of particular interest to biotechnology students.
The Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program provides scholarship support to Ohio residents who wish to pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or medicine (STEMM). The state of Ohio, recognizing that a workforce trained in these areas is essential for strengthening our economy, has created this program to provide tuition support to Ohio residents pursuing STEMM degrees.
For Ohio residents applying to Kent State University or already enrolled full-time, there are several academic areas eligible for support. Follow the links below for information on the individual programs. Transfer, first-generation and underrepresented minority students are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Kent State University Scholarships for Broadening Participation in the Sciences (DUE 11-54422) will annually provide 21 undergraduate scholarships, averaging $5,000 each to promising science students. The scholarships will be awarded to students who are financially disadvantaged thereby enabling them to pursue a full-time program of studies that can be completed in four years. Scholarship awardees will be linked academically through a shared interest in computational and quantitative approaches to problem solving in the natural and physical sciences. The scholarship is renewable each year and available from academic year 2012/13 until 2017/18. This continues the scholarship program that started in 2007/08 and ended in 2011/12 (NSF DUE 06-31088).
A main goal of this program is to increase the diversity in the sciences. As such we highly encourage students from underrepresented groups to apply. Individuals from minority populations who are interested in pursuing careers in any of the science disciplines should consider applying.
Each year, a scholarship award is given to one or two outstanding Biotechnology Students:
Awarded to an undergraduate student studying environmental microbiology, biotechnology, or similar field with preference given to biotechnology major. Recipient must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Fund shall be directed to tuition.
The program places particular emphasis on practical training and includes laboratories in general chemistry, cell biology, microbiology, biological chemistry, and molecular biology.
Most of the science courses for this interdisciplinary degree program in biotechnology are taught by faculty from the Department of Biological Sciences and the Department of Chemistry. Many of the faculty in these departments employ biotechnology methods (e.g. cell culture, antibody technologies, recombinant DNA technologies, gene targeting, protein engineering technologies, bioimaging, etc.) and/or are involved in the development of such methods as part of their research.
A number of the faculty have been honored with teaching awards, including the Alumni Association’s Distinguished Teaching Award and the College of Arts and Sciences Student Advisory Council Award for Outstanding Teaching.
Graduates of Kent State University’s Bachelor of Science Degree in Biotechnology are well-prepared for a variety of careers in the rapidly evolving fields of healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural sciences. They can pursue roles as research scientists, quality control analysts, and biomanufacturing specialists in biotechnology companies, research institutions, and governmental agencies. The program equips students with essential skills in molecular biology, genetic engineering, and bioinformatics, making them valuable assets in developing new therapies, improving agricultural practices, and conducting environmental assessments. Additionally, graduates may choose to further their education in graduate programs or professional schools, expanding their opportunities in specialized areas such as medicine, veterinary science, or environmental science.
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