Biotechnology B.S.

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English Requirements

Proof of English language proficiency in ONE of the following ways:

Minimum standardized test score:
- Note: Please specify the JMU CEEB code (005392) on the testing form. Test scores must be sent directly from the testing agency to JMU. Student copies will not be accepted.
- IELTS minimum score of 6.5
- GTEC CBT minimum score of 1210
- Duolingo English Test minimum score of 105
- Pearson PTE Academic minimum score of 58
- TOEFL mimimum score of 81 (internet-based test)
- SAT minimum score of 500 on the Evidenced Based Reading and Writing Portion of SAT exam
- Cambridge English Exam - Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) minimum score of 176, CEFR level
Submission of a General Certificate of Secondary Education or General Certificate of Education "O" level in English language.
Possession of an American associate's or bachelor's degree equivalent from an accredited institution located in a country where English is the native language.
Graduation from an accredited high school in a native English-speaking country where the applicant has resided for at least four years.

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Course Information

The biotechnology major is administered through Cross Disciplinary Studies.

Biotechnology at JMU is a 4-year interdisciplinary major leading to a B.S. degree. The program is shared among the Departments of Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, and Integrated Science and Technology (ISAT). 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.

Biotechnology majors must complete 47-50 credit hours of science foundation courses, 17 credit hours of biotechnology transition and core courses, and 15 credit hours of elective courses. Each student works with an assigned academic adviser to develop an individualized portfolio of upper level course work to best meet her/his unique interests and goals. Advanced courses are selected from an extensive list of Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, ISAT, Engineering, and Mathematics and Statistics offerings. Up to six credits of undergraduate research or internship experiences can be applied to the upper level electives requirement.

Students are eligible for a General Business Minor. Students may not receive dual credit toward the Biotechnology major for 300- and 400-level Biology courses that are applied toward the Biology major. Biotechnology majors are not eligible for the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Minor.

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Recommended Schedule for Majors

First Year

Note: Other recommended first-year courses include BIO 203. Viral Discovery or ISAT 203 and BIO 204. Viral Genome and Bioinformatics or ISAT 204. The total credit hours listed below do not reflect this recommendation.

BIO 140. Foundations of Biology I [C3NS] 4.00
BIO 150. Foundations of Biology II 4.00
CHEM 131. General Chemistry I [C3PP] 3.00 1
CHEM 131L. General Chemistry Laboratory [C3PP] 1.00 1
CHEM 132. General Chemistry II 3.00
CHEM 132L. General Chemistry Laboratory 1.00
Quantitative course 4-6 Credit Hours 1
General Education: Cluster One 9 Credit Hours

Total: 29-31 Credit Hours

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1 Fulfills General Education: Cluster Three. Some students may be advised to postpone their general chemistry courses if their math placement scores are not sufficiently high.

Second Year

BIOT 260. Biotechnology Seminar 1.00
ISAT 305. Instrumentation and Measurement in Biotechnology (0, 2) 1.00
BIO 240. Genetics 4.00
BIO 245. General Microbiology 4.00
CHEM 241. Organic Chemistry I 3.00
CHEM 242. Organic Chemistry II 3.00
CHEM 242L. Organic Chemistry Laboratory 2.00
Quantitative course 3-4 Credit Hours
General Education: from Clusters Two, Four and Five 9 Credit Hours

Total: 30-31 Credit Hours

Third Year

CHEM 361. Biochemistry I 3.00
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BIO 361. Biochemistry I 3.00
CHEM 366L. Biochemistry Laboratory 2.00
BIO 480. Advanced Molecular Biology 4.00
Biotechnology Electives 4 Credit Hours
Physics courses 8 Credit Hours
General Education: from Clusters Two, Four and Five 7 Credit Hours
Electives 4 Credit Hours

Total: 32 Credit Hours

Fourth Year

ISAT 456. Ethical, Legal, & Social Implications of Biotechnology 3.00
ISAT 451. Biotechnology in Industry and Agriculture 3.00
Biotechnology Electives 11 Credit Hours
General Education: from Clusters Two, Four and Five 6 Credit Hours
Electives 6 Credit Hours

Total: 29 Credit Hours

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Career Opportunity

Many graduates choose typical career paths associated with this major. However, some graduates choose nontraditional career paths that utilize skills and experiences developed during their years in college. Keep in mind, that some fields will require graduate study or further training. The listing below offers examples of possible career paths and is not meant to be comprehensive.

Biochemist
Bioenergy Scientist
Bioinformatician
Biomedical Engineer
Biostatistician
Biotechnical Scientist
Clinical Scientist
Compliance Investigator
Consultant
Criminologist
DNA and Genetics Technician
Environmental Health & Safety Technician
Food Scientist
Forensic Scientist
Industry Researcher
Information Resources Specialist
Lab Manager
Microbiologist
Molecular Biologist
Pharmaceutical Formulator
Pharmaceutical Salesperson
Pharmacology Research Associate
Pharmacy Technician
Plant/Crop Scientist
Product Developer
Professor
Quality Control Analyst
Regulatory Affairs
Research Associate
Scientific Sales Representative
Technical Writer
Toxicologist

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