Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Agricultural and Medical Biotechnology] From University of Kentucky

The program from the , provides an excellent foundation to pursue advanced degrees in multitude areas, such as agriculture, biological sciences, health care (e.g., medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, and physician assistant studies), law, molecular biology, and veterinary sciences.

What you'll study

Agricultural and Medical Biotechnology is at the intersection of biology, chemistry, genetics, as well as the scientific method.  Not only will these core concepts be explored, but you will also be involved in an independent research project mentored by exceptional scientists and gain valuable  hands-on experience in cutting edge research.

Further, special support courses will allow you to tailor your curriculum toward your individual interests and career goals.  Opportunities for study tours, study abroad, and internships are also available options to bolster your coursework.

Whether you are genetically engineering drought resistance crops or developing treatments for a genetic disease, basic scientific concepts, problem solving and critical thinking skills are needed to solve today’s health and agricultural problems. 

Employment opportunities include:

• Human genetics

• Pharmaceutical development

• Public health

• Food safety

• Genetic engineering technologies

• Antibody and vaccine production

• Bio manufacturing

• Bioinformatics

• Fermentation biotechnology

• Plant genetics

• Genomics

• Biofuel production

• Forensics

• Medical devices

Examples of research areas include: gene cloning, pest and disease resistance genes, development of new immunological and nucleic acid types of diagnostic probes for plant and animal disease, genetic engineering of microorganisms for the production of important pharmaceutical agents, and development of new bioengineered strains of microorganisms for fermentation and food production services.