Biotechnology and Forensic DNA
Program Statement
This program is designed to provide the student with the biological and chemical background to seek employment as a lab technician in the biotechnology/biomedical sectors.
Program Information
- This program is designed to prepare students for employment as a laboratory technician in the biotechnology/biomedical sector.
- Bristol offers several tutoring services and developmental courses to meet your career and academic goals.
After Bristol
- With the continually growing biotech industry in Massachusetts, there is an ever-increasing need for laboratory technicians. The Bristol Biotechnology and Forensic DNA degree prepares students for work in both industrial and academic laboratories.
- Bristol participates in the statewide MassTransfer program with many Public Massachusetts State Colleges and Universities, which provides a pathway for guaranteed admission and transfer of credits to those 4-year institutions. For a list of eligible schools and courses, please visit MassTransfer.
- Bristol has also developed many specific program-to-program transfer/articulation agreements with four-year colleges and universities, including for Biotechnology. For a complete listing of current articulation agreements, visit Transfer Services.
Degree Requirements
General Courses
Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
18-19
Elective Courses
Course #
Title
Credits
SOC 101 or SOC 257
+
3
EGR 103: Computer Skills for Engineers and Technicians
+
0
-
3
HST 113 or HST 114
+
3
Sub-Total Credits
6-9
Program Courses
Course #
Title
Credits
Chemistry I & II
+
8
Sub-Total Credits
41
Total credits:
65-69
Course Sequencing
Recommended Course Sequence - Semester 1
Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
17
Recommended Course Sequence - Semester 2
Item #
Title
Credits
CHM 113 or CHM 115
+
4
HST 113 or HST 114
+
3
Sub-Total Credits
14
Recommended Course Sequence - Semester 3
Item #
Title
Credits
CHM 114 or CHM 116
+
4
Sub-Total Credits
18
Recommended Course Sequence - Semester 4
Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
14