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 Missouri colleges that offer biotechnology degrees.

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Missouri Western State University

500 E College St, Marshall, MO

Western, a public institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Saint Joseph, Missouri, the school resides in an urban setting for students to study in. Western has a yearly student enrollment of over 6,100.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Western offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The school maintains an open enrollment policy, accepting all students that meet the minimum requirements for admission. Submission of school records, test scores, and letters of recommendations may be required for certain programs. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay approximately $5,400 and nonresidents pay $9,900 for the year. On-campus housing is available for students, and generally costs approximately $4,500 per year. Missouri Western State University may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of grants and loans.

The mascot for Missouri Western State University is the "Griffons", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Contact information, academics information, programs, and much more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.missouriwestern.edu.

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).