Biotechnology, B.S.
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126–127 Credits
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The Biotechnology, B.S. at New York Tech helps you achieve your goal of improving quality of life, from curing diseases to producing renewable fuels to creating pharmaceuticals.
Why Major in Biotechnology at New York Tech?
Our innovative curriculum gives you a range of courses in areas such as microbiology, genetics and genetic engineering, cell biology, pharmaceutical chemistry, and more. In addition, work side-by-side with faculty on groundbreaking research in cutting-edge facilities.
Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to enter the burgeoning pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry. Many graduates also move on to medical school or pursue graduate studies in dentistry, podiatry, veterinary medicine, business, and other areas.
Interested in becoming a teacher? Our Accelerated (4+1) program offers you the opportunity to earn your teaching certificate at an accelerated rate. Earn your Biotechnology, B.S. and your Adolescent Education, M.A.T. in just five years.
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What You’ll Learn
After a core curriculum in humanities and research principles and practices, gain a solid foundation in biology, chemistry, and cell and molecular biology. Undertake research side-by-side with faculty scientists in areas such as virology, bioprocessing, and even entrepreneurial technology and innovation management.
Customize Your Studies
Pre-Medical Studies
Not all pre-med students major in biology or chemistry. Even if you choose to major in fine arts or interdisciplinary studies at New York Tech, you can still incorporate the courses required to prepare you for medical school.
Chemistry Minor
Select from flexible courses and prepare for a career in environmental protection and policy, public health and safety, quality control and regulation, pharmaceutical sales, or forensics and toxicology.
Advanced Research Core
For students interested in a deeper research experience, you can participate in applications-oriented, graduate-level research projects with faculty in the New York Tech College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM).
Internships & Research Opportunities
Spend your summer in an intensive research environment, gaining valuable experience and connections at prestigious universities, research centers, and government laboratories across the country. Many opportunities are paid.
Labs & Facilities
Theobald Science Center on Long Island is a hub for transformative, hands-on education and introductory and advanced research with state-of-the-art laboratories and technology.
Accelerated (4+1) Dual Degree
Earn your high school teaching certification at an accelerated pace with New York Tech’s 4+1 Program, obtaining both your undergraduate and graduate degrees in just five years.
Stats & Rankings
Top 20
New York Tech is ranked in the top 20 colleges with the best biotechnology degree programs by Money Inc.
Top 10%
Return on Investment over 20, 30, and 40 years
Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce
#15
Regional Universities (North)
U.S. News & World Report, 2025
Career & Salary Outlook
Job Growth
Whether you’re a medical scientist, a pharmaceutical developer, or a quality control technician, a foundation in biotechnology prepares you for a robust and flexible career.
Employers & Internships
- Ovid Therapeutics
- Paratrees LLC
- The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research
- Medical Center Pharmacy
- Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Inc.
Career Options
- Biochemist
- Bio-manufacturing Specialist
- Bioprocessing/Biotechnology
- Clinical Pharmaceutical Lab Technician
- Forensics
- Industrial R&D Scientist
Salary Projections
The median annual wage for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians was $60,780 in May 2023. (BLS)
Program Details
Learn more about the Biotechnology, B.S. program, including admission requirements, how to apply, and scholarship/funding opportunities.
The Biotechnology, B.S. follows our general admission requirements.
To apply, please submit the following:
- Completed/Online application
- $50 nonrefundable application fee
- Copies of transcripts for all prior high school- and college-level work
- Two letters of recommendation
- A brief essay on an assigned topic
You may also submit standardized test scores, but they are not required for this degree.
Where you finish is more important than where you begin. Our generous transfer credit policy and dedicated transfer advisors make it easy to continue your journey at New York Tech and maximize your career opportunities.
New York Tech offers scholarships based on your academic achievements and potential. Most awards are renewable if you continue to meet eligibility requirements, making a significant difference in your total cost of attendance.
International F-1 students who successfully complete this degree program are eligible for an additional 24-month STEM OPT extension to work in the U.S. in an area directly related to their area of study immediately upon completing the customary 12-month post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT).
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