Biotechnology
Career Studies Certificate
Purpose: Through a unique partnership with the University of Virginia, the City of Charlottesville, and the Weed and Seed Network, PVCC offers a career studies certificate in biotechnology. This program is designed for students having at least an associate degree and a strong background in College level math and science. This background, combined with the courses in biotechnology and other courses listed in this program, will provide PVCC students with the education and training to perform selected activities in a research laboratory.
Occupational Objectives: By successfully completing this biotechnology curriculum, students will develop the skills necessary to be competitive for laboratory specialist positions at the University of Virginia and for other lab research positions at biotech companies. This program was developed in response to a demonstrated need for additional laboratory specialists at UVA.
Admission Requirements: In addition to meeting the general College admissions requirements, applicants must have a minimum of an associate degree in any field and the following courses or equivalent: Mathematics for Liberal Arts (MTH 152) and Elementary Statistics (MTH 157) or higher level mathematics coursework; College Composition I (ENG 111) and either Technical Writing (ENG 115) or College Composition II (ENG 112); General Biology I and II (BIO 101-102); and General Chemistry I and II (CHM 101-102). Students may take any of these courses at PVCC, if needed, prior to acceptance into the program. Applicable courses taken elsewhere may be transferred into the program. Confirm program admission in Counseling and Career Services.
For information contact:
Joanna Vondrasek
Division of Mathematics, Sciences and Human Services
434.961.6513
jvondrasek@pvcc.edu
