Academics - biology

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Biology: The faculty in the life sciences offer courses and programs to provide for the general education of students and preparation of the major and minor in Biology. A program leading to the Master of Science in Biotechnology degree is also available. The biology courses may be supplemented with courses in nuclear medicine technology, administrative studies, health education, sports medicine and public health biology. Beta Beta Beta, the national honor society in biology, is available to distinguished majors

Curriculum & Courses
• Major in Biology

• Major in Biology, Concentration in Nuclear Medicine Technology

• Major in Biology, Concentration in Bioinformatics

     • Minor in Biology
     • Biology Courses

Biotechnology: Worcester State University offers a program in biotechnology to meet the need for skilled assistants and associates in the experimental laboratory and in manufacturing facilities of the biotechnology industry. Biotechnology graduates will be qualified for positions in biotechnology companies that include: cell culture and fermentation manufacturing technician, cell culture and manufacturing research associate, purification manufacturing technician, purification manufacturing associate, aseptic fill manufacturing technician, aseptic fill manufacturing research associate, quality control chemistry analyst, quality control microbiologist and quality assurance documentation technical writer . In addition, opportunities also exist for students to pursue further (graduate) education.

Curriculum & Courses
     • Major in Biotechnology
     • Biotechnology Courses

Chairperson:
Ellen Fynan, Ph.D.
Ellen.Fynan@worcester.edu

Faculty and Staff
- Meet The Faculty
Location: Ghosh Center for Science & Technology (Room 310)
Phone: 508-929-8569