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Biotechnology, BS

Utah Tech University · Saint George, UT

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Program
Award
BS
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biotechnology at Utah Tech University (UT) prepares students for careers in the growing biotech industry by building upon UT's existing associate degrees and certificates in biotechnology. This new program allows students to seamlessly stack their Associate of Science (AS), Associate of Applied Science (AAS), and specialized biotech certificates into the BS curriculum. Additionally, a partnership with Dixie Technical College enables students who complete Dixie Tech's biotech certificate to transfer directly into UT's AAS program, advancing their qualifications through a streamlined pathway. The BS program integrates foundational courses in biology and chemistry with advanced coursework, lab techniques, and internships to provide students with practical, industry-relevant skills. Endorsed by local biotech companies, the program offers mentorship, internships, and direct career opportunities to address workforce demands in the regional biotech sector. Graduates will be well-equipped for roles in the biotech industry, research, and medical fields, or for pursuing advanced degrees.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
230171
CourseShelf checklist
CK_230171_7762d781
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Utah Tech General Education Requirements

general education · 8 items
  1. English
    Not resolved to a course
    3-7
  2. Mathematics
    Not resolved to a course
    3-5
  3. American Institutions
    Not resolved to a course
    3-6
  4. Life Sciences
    Not resolved to a course
    3-10
  5. Physical Sciences
    Not resolved to a course
    3-5
  6. Fine Arts
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  7. Literature/Humanities
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  8. Social & Behavioral Sciences
    Not resolved to a course
    3

Biotechnology Required Courses

17 items
  1. BTEC 1010
    Fundamentals of Biotechnology
    As published: “Fundamentals of Biotechnology 1”
    3
  2. BTEC 1015R
    Innovation-Based Learning
    As published: “Innovation-Based Learning Must be taken 3 times for a total of 3 credits”
    1
  3. BTEC 2030
    Cell Culture Techniques
    As published: “Cell Culture Techniques 1”
    2
  4. BTEC 3015R
    Advance Innovation-Based Learning
    As published: “Advance Innovation-Based Learning Must be taken 3 times for a total of 3 credits”
    1
  5. BIOL 1610& BIOL 1615
    Principles of Biology I (LS)and Principles of Biology I Lab 1
    Not resolved to a course
    5
  6. BIOL 1620& BIOL 1625
    Principles of Biology IIand Principles of Biology II Lab 1
    Not resolved to a course
    5
  7. CHEM 1210& CHEM 1215
    Principles of Chemistry I (PS)and Principles of Chemistry I Lab 1
    Not resolved to a course
    5
  8. CHEM 1220& CHEM 1225
    Principles of Chemistry IIand Principles of Chemistry II Lab 1
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  9. MATH 1050
    College Algebra / Pre-Calculus (MA)
    As published: “College Algebra / Pre-Calculus (MA) 1”
    4
  10. BIOL 3010
    Evolution
    or: BIOL 4010 Molecular Evolution
    3
  11. BIOL 3030
    3
  12. PHIL 3555
    3
  13. BIOL 4300& BIOL 4305
    Molecular Biologyand Molecular Biology Laboratory 1
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  14. BIOL 3550& BIOL 3555
    Eukaryotic Cell Biologyand Eukaryotic Cell Biology Lab 1
    Not resolved to a course
    or: BIOL 3450& BIOL 3455 General Microbiologyand General Microbiology Lab
    4
  15. PHYS 1010& PHYS 1015
    Elementary Physics (PS)and Elementary Physics Lab 1
    Not resolved to a course
    or: PHYS 2010& PHYS 2015 College Physics I (PS)and College Physics I Lab
    4-5
  16. CHEM 2310& CHEM 2315
    Organic Chemistry Iand Organic Chemistry I Lab 1
    Not resolved to a course
    5
  17. CHEM 2320& CHEM 2325
    Organic Chemistry IIand Organic Chemistry II Lab 1
    Not resolved to a course
    5

Complete six (6) credits of BTEC Capstone

1 item
  1. BTEC 4810R
    Independent Research
    or: BTEC 4890R Biotechnology Internship
    or: BTEC 4800& BTEC 4805 BioLaunch Iand BioLaunch II
    1-6

Biotechnology Elective Courses

electives · 1 item
  1. BTEC/BIOL/CHEM Upper Division Courses
    Not resolved to a course
    8

Emphasis Courses

0 items

    Complete two (2) of the five (5) Biotechnology Tracks listed below:

    0 items

      Functional Genomics

      4 items
      1. BTEC 2050
        Zebrafish Maintenance & Methodology
        As published: “Zebrafish Maintenance & Methodology 1”
        2
      2. BTEC 3050
        CRISPR/Cas9 Techniques
        As published: “CRISPR/Cas9 Techniques 1”
        1
      3. BTEC 4040
        Techniques in Functional Genomics
        As published: “Techniques in Functional Genomics 1”
        1
      4. BTEC 4050
        In Situ Hybridization
        As published: “In Situ Hybridization 1”
        1

      Protein Characterization

      3 items
      1. BTEC 2020
        Protein Purification and Analysis
        As published: “Protein Purification and Analysis 1”
        2
      2. BIOL 4300& BIOL 4305
        Molecular Biologyand Molecular Biology Laboratory 1
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      3. BTEC 4020
        Advanced Protein Characterization
        As published: “Advanced Protein Characterization 1”
        1

      Genetic Sequencing

      3 items
      1. BTEC 2010
        DNA Methods and Analysis
        As published: “DNA Methods and Analysis 1”
        2
      2. BIOL 3030
        3
      3. BTEC 3010
        Sequencing Methods and Techniques
        As published: “Sequencing Methods and Techniques 1”
        1

      Bioinformatics

      3 items
      1. BIOL 2300
        2
      2. CS 1400
        Fundamentals of Programming
        As published: “Fundamentals of Programming 1”
        3
      3. BIOL 3300
        3

      Machine Learning

      3 items
      1. BIOL 2070
        3
      2. CS 1400
        3
      3. BIOL 3070
        1
      Source. Utah Tech University, catalog 2026-2027 Catalog — https://catalog.utahtech.edu/programs/biological-sciences/biotechnology-bs/index.html. Captured page pages/0474.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.