Biotechnologists use their skills and adaptability to help with the COVID-19 testing effort. Jefferson Biotechnology students and faculty developed and manufactured COVID-19 viral transport media collection tubes that were in extremely short supply at the start of the pandemic, in order to support Jefferson Health's ability to test the community.
What is Biotechnology like at Jefferson?
Biotechnology is where life sciences and technology converge. The Jefferson Biotechnology Program is designed to provide graduates with the unique ability to adapt and innovate in any research environment and product-driven industry.
The Jefferson Biotechnology program offers an educational experience taught by faculty from the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, and Medical Diagnostic industries, who closely work with students to master essential career knowledge and skills that make graduates very successful. Moreover, the Jefferson Biotechnology program faculty arranges four months of built-in internships in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and academic research laboratories for each student based on their interests, which affords them important workplace experience providing a competitive edge for future employment.
The Biotechnology program is STEM designated. STEM eligibility allows international students on an F-1 student status to apply for an additional 24 months of work authorization after an initial 12-month period of post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the United States, if they meet the required criteria.
Program Options
- 3+2 BS/MS Dual Degree (East Falls)
- 2-Year BS
- 1-Year BS
- Combined BS/MS
- 2-Year MS (PSM)
- 1-Year MS (PSM)
Curriculum
Learn about the classes and schedule options available for completing your degree.
In the News
Biotechnology Faculty & Students Created Thousands of Testing Kits During COVID
Faculty
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Vice Chair, Department Medical Laboratory Sciences & Biotechnology
Program Director, Biotechnology BS & MS Program
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Assistant Professor
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Assistant Professor
