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The Keck Biotechnology Program offers five different certificate programs, each preparing you for entry-level positions in the field of biotechnology in high-tech industry and research institutions.

During the program, you will get hands-on work experience in the biotechnology industry, learn from industry speakers about current advances in biotechnology, and take tours of local biotech facilities.

Careers in Biotechnology
The Keck Biotechnology Program can lead to entry-level work in:
  • Biomedical industry
  • Academic research laboratories
  • Pharmaceutical industry
  • Agriculture
  • Food Science laboratory
  • Genetic Engineering laboratory

About the Keck Biotechnology Program

The Keck Biotechnology Program is interdisciplinary, including courses and practical training in math, chemistry, biology, computer skills, and English. Courses focus on practical laboratory skills combined with training in a working laboratory setting.

You will be kept informed on current advances in biotechnology by speakers from industry, internet assignments and tours of local biotech facilities. This program offers classroom instruction and supervised work experience in the biotechnology industry. You must be willing to spend a considerable amount of time working on long-term projects and participating in outreach programs to the community.

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Certificate Options

= Career Education = Transfer Degree = Apprenticeship NC = Noncredit = Degree = Certificate
Career Education Certificate

Biological Technology

Certificate of Achievement Associate in Science
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Career Education Certificate

Biological Technology - Computational Biology

Not degree eligible
Certificate of Achievement
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Career Education Certificate

Biological Technology - Laboratory Assistant

Not degree eligible
Certificate of Achievement
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Career Education Certificate

Biological Technology - Laboratory Skills

Not degree eligible
Certificate of Achievement
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Career Education Certificate

Biological Technology - Stem Cell Culture

Certificate of Achievement Associate in Science
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Career Education Certificate

Biological Technology – Stem Cell-Based Biomanufacturing

Certificate of Achievement Associate in Science
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Requirements for Admission

To be selected for the Keck Biotechnology Program you must:

  1. Have graduated from an accredited high school or equivalent with a 2.0 GPA
  2. Complete an application for admission to the program
  3. Have a minimum 2.0 GPA in all college level work

  4. Successfully completed Chemistry 1A

How to Join the Keck Biotechnology Program

Application for the Keck Biotechnology Certificate Program may be made at any time. Applicants are on a first-come first-served basis and are accepted for the next Biology 102A course. We encourage you to spend the intervening time working on the general requirements, increasing your computer skills and participating in other program activities.

  1. Apply for admission to PCC. Get Started 

  2. Apply to the Keck Biotechnology Program. Apply Online 

  3. Register for Biology *102A (*Biology 110 is a prerequisite for Biology 102A). 

  4. Attend the program orientation on the first day of class.

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