Accelerated BS in Health Sciences-Health Professions Pathways
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Pre-Biotechnology Pathway
Biotechnology is where life sciences and technology converge. A degree in biotechnology opens up numerous employment possibilities since practically every industry utilizes biotechnology. A biotechnology degree fosters creativity, innovation and adaptability that is applicable to most career choices.
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. Examples include vaccine development, cell and gene therapy, molecular diagnostics and bioprocessing (manufacturing of biological therapies targeting cancer and other diseases).
In the Accelerated BS in Health Sciences - Pre-Biotechnology pathway program, students will complete all prerequisite coursework needed to be successful in upper-division courses of the BS in Biotechnology at the Center City campus.
Pre-Biotechnology Pathway Curriculum
The Accelerated BS in Health Sciences - Pre-Biotechnology pathway consists of 55 credits of prerequisite coursework.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
| CSSX 200 | Foundations for Lifelong Learning | 3 |
| CHMX 110/111 | Chemistry I/Lab | 4 |
| CHMX 112/114 | Chemistry II/Lab | 4 |
| BIOX 121/122 | Biology I/Lab | 4 |
| BIOX 123/124 | Biology II/Lab | 4 |
| Option of: BIOX 215/216, BIOX 110/113, BIOX 111/114, PHYX 151/152 | Choose 3 courses: Microbiology/Lab OR Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab OR Anatomy & Physiology II/Lab OR Algebra-based Physics I/Lab | 12 |
| STAX 211 | Finding & Evaluating Statistical Data | 3 |
| ENGX 110 | College Writing | 3 |
| COMX 240 OR COMX 375 | The Blog OR Public Relations | 3 |
| Electives | 15 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 55 | |
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology Curriculum
To progress to the BS in Biotechnology program students must meet the GPA requirement and experience qualifications. Pre-biotechnology students who interview and meet the progression criteria into the BS program are guaranteed admission in the BS in Biotechnology program at Jefferson.