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Biotechnology, AS

Biotechnology, AS

The Associate of Science degree in Biotechnology is designed for students who wish to obtain the skills required to gain employment in industries influenced by biotechnology as well as for incumbent workers seeking career opportunities. Upon completion of this program, students will be eligible to obtain employment as laboratory assistants, biomanufacturing technicians, or research and development technicians. This degree can help prepare for transfer to the Biomanufacturing B.S. degree at Mira Costa or Solano Community Colleges. Additional coursework is required for entry to the B.S. programs at these campuses. Please see a counselor for guidance.

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*This course meets both a general education and a major requirement

This program map only contains general education and major requirements for the AA/AS/AA-T/AS-T degree. It does not include prerequisites/corequisites, or additional major preparation that may be required for transfer to specific universities.

This map does not replace an individualized comprehensive student education plan (CSEP). Please see a counselor for accurate planning.

Intersession and summer are additional optional terms.

If you are applying to a University of California (UC) campus, area 6: Language other than English is required and may need to be added to your education plan. Area 6 may be met by 2+ years of the same language taken in High School with grades of C- or higher.

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