Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Biotechnology - Molecular Sciences] From Thomas Jefferson University

Professionals in this field:

• Work in discovery teams to find novel ways to diagnose and treat cancer
• Help to pioneer gene and stem-cell therapies to treat disease
• Create new approaches to combat world hunger through genetically modified plants

Our degree programs are built on a solid foundation in biology and chemistry, and include studies in biotechnology, immunology, biochemistry, cell biology, genomics, proteomics and additional coursework in regulatory affairs. Students in our Biotechnology programs gain classroom, laboratory and practical experience in five key areas:

• Recombinant DNA and related molecular biology techniques
• Flow cytometry, digital imaging and bioinformatics
• Molecular diagnostics
• Protein purification and characterization
• Cell and tissue culture, including recombinant protein production