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Discover the Science Shaping Tomorrow
In our Biotechnological Science program, you'll gain hands-on experience in the
lab while learning the skills employers need in today's growing science and manufacturing
industries. You'll explore how science is used to develop, test, and produce products
in highly regulated settings where safety, quality, and accuracy are critical in making
pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and food products. Developed with local industry
partners, this program is built to meet the growing job needs in Western New York
and beyond.
Is This Program Right For You?
You will thrive in this program if...
You are reliable, detail-oriented, and can follow step-by-step instructions, and
you do well in structured environments where safety and accuracy are important.
You enjoy hands-on learning and like working with equipment, conducting experiments,
and solving real-world problems.
You are curious about science and how things work, especially in areas like biology,
health, technology, or manufacturing.
Customize Your Education
The Biotechnological Science degree program offers two concentration options that
allow you to customize your education based on your career goals. Whether you are
interested in biotechnology and biomanufacturing or the rapidly growing cannabis industry,
you will gain hands-on experience, industry-relevant skills, and a strong scientific
foundation that prepares you for employment or transfer opportunities.
Standard Concentration
Our standard concentration will provide you with an affordable, hands-on education
in biotechnology and biomanufacturing. You will learn how to work in lab and production
settings while studying topics like Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety rules,
clean lab procedures, and lean manufacturing. You will gain experience using lab equipment,
following standard procedures, and working in environments that reflect real industry
conditions.
Your classes will be taught by instructors with real-world experience in biotechnology,
food production, and manufacturing. You will also complete general education courses
that will build your communication and critical-thinking skills. Our program will
prepare you for careers in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, food production,
and quality control, or you will be able to transfer to four-year colleges like SUNY
Buffalo State University, the University at Buffalo, or Cornell University.
Cannabis Concentration
Our cannabis concentration will prepare you for careers in the growing cannabis industry
by giving you a strong foundation in lab science, product development, cultivation,
and regulatory compliance. You will learn about state and federal cannabis laws, production
processes, the endocannabinoid system, and quality assurance while building hands-on
lab and technical skills.
Our program will prepare you for roles such as cannabis lab technician, quality control
specialist, cultivation technician, and compliance inspector. Your work may include
operating equipment, managing inventory, testing products, managing pests, and helping
ensure products meet safety, health, and potency standards. The program will also
include training in horticulture and botany, giving you flexible skills that can be
used across many areas of the cannabis industry.
Students with an existing degree in a related field may be interested in our Cannabis Science Microcredential to deepen their knowledge on cannabis.
Additional Information
Admission Requirements & Recommendations
- high school graduate or HSE (High School Equivalency);An
- overall high school average of 75% within the last five years;
- a 75% final grade in high school general biology and chemistry;
- a minimum college GPA of 2.5 within the last 5 years;
- completion of all required developmental English courses;
- completion of the developmental math course MT 006; and
- completion of high school biology or Biology 107 and high school chemistry or chemistry
with a lab (CH 140/141), achieving a minimal grade of “C” in both within the last
5 years.
