Bachelor of Science In Genetics and Biotechnology

"During my four years, the University of New Haven continuously helped me grow and prepare for success as a professional and as a scientist," said Ashlee Junier '16, who interned at Boehringer-Ingelheim in biotherapeutic bioanalysis and is now pursuing a Ph.D. in genetics at Tufts.

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Contribute to human advancement

Doctors and scientists endeavor each day, conducting research and experiments to use our genetic information to diagnose, treat, prevent, and cure illnesses. Our genes are instructions that tell your body how to make all the proteins it needs to survive and grow. By identifying each of these proteins, scientists hope to better understand how your body works, and what is happening when it doesn't work properly, leading to more effective medicines and treatments.

It is biotechnology that is credited for creating some of the wonders of the world.

As a genetics and biotechnology major at the University of New Haven, youÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ™ll learn this first hand, using technology to modify living organisms to benefit humankind. YouÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ™ll develop the knowledge and skills needed to excel in this exciting, flourishing field.

Through this program, you will:
  • Take courses in biochemistry, genetics, cellular, and molecular biology
  • Experience unique and innovative courses in nucleic acid biochemistry, genomics, bioinformatics, and molecular biology of proteins
  • Learn how this knowledge can help treat disease, develop drugs, decrease our environmental footprint and produce food
  • Integrate classroom learning with laboratory experience
  • Have the opportunity to participate in internships and gain research experience
  • Interact with representatives from the local biotechnology and pharmaceutical community

Learn from professors who are dedicated to your success.

Our faculty are leaders and innovators in their fields, bringing both deep professional experience and academic rigor to the classroom.

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Envision Your Future

The information below is designed to show the many possible careers you could pursue with your major. The research is provided by Encoura, the leading research and advisory firm focused exclusively on higher education. It includes median national salaries and industry growth projections over the next decade. Click here to view the full report.

$61K

Medical Technologist

15% Growth 2017-2027

$85K

Bio Engineer

23% Growth 2017-2027

$119K

Clinical Study Manager

8% Growth 2017-2027

Selected Courses and Programs

  • Study the nature of antigens and antibodies, formation and action of the latter, other immunologically active components of blood and tissues, and various immune reactions.

  • Survey of the principal components of evolutionary biology. The course addresses the historical path of life on earth and the mechanisms that drive evolutionary change and speciation. Topics include microevolution, macroevolution, developmental evolution, coevolution, and biogeography and diversity. Through lectures and discussions, the primary goal will be to gain applicable knowledge for understanding life on earth in an evolutionary framework.

  • Students will become familiar with uses of computers in cellular and molecular biology and will be introduced to databases that are presently available for nucleic acid and protein sequences as well as literature citations. Students will work with modeling software which looks for potential secondary structures within both protein and DNA sequences.

  • Study common reactions in aliphatic and aromatic chemistry with emphasis on functional groups and reaction mechanisms.

  • The University of New Haven offers a wide variety of in-depth courses that create a transformational educational experience for our students. To view the complete list of courses you'll take while pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Genetics and Biotechnology, check out the Academic Catalog:

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All University of New Haven students have access to the many resources available through the UniversityÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ™s Career Development Center, which has been named one of the best in the nation by The Princeton Review.

From career assessments, networking, and job shadowing to on-campus interviews and salary negotiation, the Career Development Center provides the skills and connections to identify a meaningful career and an opportunity to pursue your passion.

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  • We offer a comprehensive financial aid program, with students receiving assistance in the form of grants, scholarships, student loans, and part-time employment. Funds are available from federal and state governments, private sponsors, and from university resources. More than 85 percent of the University's full-time undergraduate students receive some form of financial assistance.

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