The Biotechnology curriculum is designed to meet the increasing demands for skilled laboratory technicians in various fields of biological and chemical technology.

Because the program has emerged from molecular biology and chemical engineering, course work emphasizes biology, chemistry, mathematics, and technical communications. The curriculum objectives are designed to prepare the graduate to serve in three distinct capacities: as a research assistant to biologists or chemists, laboratory technician/instrumentation technician, and quality control/quality assurance technician.

Graduates may find employment in various areas of industry and government, including laboratory research and development, quality control testing, biomedical production, manufacturing, sales, and customer service.