Bachelor of Science in Applied Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

University of Delaware

The curriculum of the Applied Molecular Biology and Biotechnology BS program assures student-oriented instruction in the theory and practice of competencies important in the Biotechnology sector. The capstone experience of your curriculum will be the practical internships which comprise a significant part of your senior year coursework. Students complete extensive hands-on laboratory course work designed to give them proficiency in current molecular techniques utilized in a wide range of biotechnology fields and includes, in addition to the ''standard molecular biology techniques,'' cell and tissue culture protein expression, purification, and characterization molecular diagnostics and mutation detection. Laboratory class sizes are kept small to ensure adequate guidance in developing hands-on skills. In addition, the curriculum includes theoretical basic science course work such as: systems biology/bioinformatics, cell biology, biochemistry, immunology, histology, flow cytometry, and microbial and human genetics. Course work in regulatory issues and ethics are also included. Students utilize state of the art equipment and are taught by experts in their respective fields, from both academia and industry. The curriculum provides preparation for those seeking to sit for the MB(ASCP) certification exam and conforms to the curriculum standards set forth for programs in biochemistry and molecular biology by the NSF & ASBMB. Alternatively, graduates will be well prepared to join graduate and a variety of professional programs.

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