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Biotechnology Degrees and Certificates
Biotechnology is a rapidly growing component of molecular and cellular life sciences wherein new products and applications are commercialized. There is an increased need for highly skilled personnel capable of working in research, development, and production in such fields as pharmaceuticals development, crop and livestock improvements, industrial processing, diagnostic and therapeutic medicine, forensic identification, bioremediation, genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics. California State University, Fresno offers two means for students to develop the expertise for roles in the biotechnology industry: a master's degree and a certificate, taught by faculty in the biology, chemistry, and other departments. The Professional Science Master's of Biotechnology Degree Program is a 21 unit, two-year course of study which combines technical courses in biology, chemistry, and other science fields with business courses and an internship to prepare candidates for careers in the biotechnology industry. The Certificate of Advanced Study in Biotechnology is a post-baccalaureate, one-year, laboratory-intensive program intended to provide candidates with a breadth of relevant technical skills and knowledge for enhanced career opportunities. It can be combined with advanced degrees ( M.S., Ph.D., J.D., M.D.) or, for students interested in research careers in biotechnology fields, can supplement a disciplinary master’s degree. Interested students should contact the Program Coordinators of these programs.