Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology

James Madison University - International Study Center (StudyGroup)

Biotechnology is the use of biological components and/or processes to tackle human problems. Most often, biotechnological solutions come in the form of products or tools. The Biotechnology Degree Program at JMU leverages the strengths of three founding departments-Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry-and Integrated Science and Technology. It also incorporates two colleges-Science and Mathematics and Integrated Science and Engineering-to provide a unique program with both scientific and technical depth and cross-disciplinary breadth. Students undertake a rigorous curriculum, rich with three critically important areas: hands-on laboratory experiences critical analyses of both the how and the why of biotechnological solutions and the development of transferable skills to keep up in a rapidly changing field. Biotechnology at JMU is a 4-year interdisciplinary major leading to a B.S. degree. Students undertake a rigorous curriculum rich with hands-on laboratory experiences, critical analyses of both the "how" and the "why" of biotechnological solutions, and the development of transferable skills to keep up in a rapidly changing field. The combination of both scientific/technical depth and cross-disciplinary breadth allow graduates to pursue diverse career paths in industry, government and advanced studies.