What is Biotechnology?
Biotechnology is a field of science that uses living organisms, cells, and biological systems to develop products and technologies that improve our lives and the health of our planet. It brings together biology, chemistry, and technology to solve real-world problems in medicine, agriculture, environmental science, and industry. It’s a fast-growing field that offers many career paths in research labs and hospitals to biotech companies and environmental agencies. If you are interested in science and want to make a real impact on health, sustainability, or innovation, biotechnology could be a great fit!
Why study Biotechnology @Northern?
Our Biotechnology Certificate program is a hands-on, lab-intensive program designed to give you the technical skills and credentials to get started in the biomedical and biosciences workforce — fast. With small class sizes and close faculty mentorship, students can gain practical skills in cell and molecular biology and more.
