Genetics and Biotechnology, B.S.

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STEM Designation: This program is STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math)-designated by the Department of Homeland Security. For more information, please see https://www.newhaven.edu/admissions/stem-designated-programs.php

The bachelor of science in genetics and biotechnology program is designed to prepare students to enter the growing genetics, biopharmaceutical, and biotechnical fields. The program integrates courses in biochemistry, genetics, and cellular and molecular biology.

All students earning a B.S. with a major in genetics and biotechnology must complete a minimum of 123 credits. Courses include the University Core Curriculum with restrictions as noted below, the required courses listed below, and 18 credits of free electives.

University Core Curriculum

The completion of 40 credits of University Core Curriculum with the following restrictions is required:

CC 3.1: MATH 2228
CC 4.1: CHEM 1115 and CHEM 1117
CC 3.2: MATH 1117
CC 4.2: BIOL 3311
CC 4.2: BIOL 4461 and BIOL 4462
CC 7.1 PHIL 2222

Required Courses

Note: some of the courses listed below satisfy University Core Curriculum requirements.

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Genetics and Biotechnology, B.S.

University Core Curriculum

Required Courses

Plus one of the following: