Biotechnology Degree

The study of biotechnology works to advance living organisms or specific components within a living organism to create useful applications and products. Evidence of biotechnology innovations can readily be found in pharmaceutical advancements, pest resistant crops, discovering new bacterial strains, combating rare diseases, industrial engineering advances, improving crop yield, reducing carbon emissions, innovating new biofuels, producing renewable biomass, reducing fossil fuel emission, improving water efficiency in everyday tasks, and food production free of allergens. Get more details below including other North Carolina colleges that offer biotechnology degrees.

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Brunswick Community College

One Brevard College Drive, Brevard, NC

Brunswick Community College, located in Bolivia, North Carolina, was founded in 1979 to provide educational opportunities for residents of the area and was originally know as Brunswick Technical Institute. The school changed its name within half a year to Brunswick Technical College, and once again in 1988 to its current name, reflecting changes regarding two year institutions throughout the state. Brunswick Community College is a public institution and member of the North Carolina Community College System which operates institutions offering similar academic and career opportunities throughout the state.

Academics

Brunswick Community College offers a variety of programs that allow for career or transfer opportunities. Career training programs provide students the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in a given technical or vocational field, allowing entry into the workforce as a professional immediately after graduation. Career programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or associate degree. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by transfer to a four year institution to complete their bachelor's degree. Transfer is facilitated by agreements between the college and state operated public institutions, though transfer is possible to out of state and private schools.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Cosmetology
• Early Childhood Education
• Phlebotomy
• Business Administration

Admissions and Financial Aid

As an open enrollment institution, any students who meet the minimum requirements for admissions will be enrolled after completing the application for admission and submitting it to the school. Students should submit transcripts and test scores along with the application, and are required to take a placement exam prior to the registration, which takes place prior to the start of each semester.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial aid must obtain a federal PIN as well as submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which will be used to determine need, eligibility and awards. Financial aid must be reapplied for prior to the start of the academic school year and students may be asked to provide additional financial information to ensure the accuracy of the FAFSA prior to the disbursement of funds.

Students Enrolled in the Biotechnology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Brunswick Community College has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Natural Sciences Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, natural sciences managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.3% from 2014 to 2024

Molecular and Cellular Biologists

Description

Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, molecular and cellular biologists employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.4% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).