BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOMOLECULAR SCIENCE
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Advances in biology, particularly at the cellular and molecular level, are changing the world that we live in. The basic knowledge of the way nature functions to create and sustain life on earth is increasingly applied to the health care industry, to feeding an expanding world population, to producing cheap energy from renewable sources, to cleaning up the environment. Biology is the enabling science of the 21st century and will create numerous opportunities in the job market in the years to come.
The BS in Biomolecular Science lies at the interface between biology and chemistry and is designed to build upon the understanding of biology at the molecular level. The curriculum also provides a strong foundation in both mathematics and physics. This broadly based science education is a prerequisite for successful careers in industry and governmental laboratories, and for professional or graduate studies in the biological sciences, medicine and other health-related fields.
The BS in Biomolecular Science has three options, to meet the diverse needs of our students. The option in biomedical science is designed to provide students with the fundamental knowledge and skills needed for employment in the rapidly changing bio-related industries or to pursue advanced professional or graduate degrees. The curriculum is highly innovative, spans the boundaries between biology and chemistry and involves considerable exposure to research.
The option in biotechnology is oriented towards the need of students who plan to work for the fast growing biotechnology industry. The nature of the industry has dramatically changed in the last decade, with technologies based on human gene therapy taking their place along side the production of antibiotics, vaccines, hormones in technologies based on genetic engineering. This option provides a large choice of elective courses that would meet both the specific needs and interests of individual students.
The option in chemistry inherits the rich traditions of Polytechnic in providing excellent education in chemistry, now combined with a fundamental knowledge of biology, to prepare students for employment in pharmaceutical and related companies. Graduates will also be prepared for positions at educational and/or research institutions and governmental laboratories. The research opportunities provided by this option will prepare students for pursuing graduate degrees in chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical engineering and other degrees that border on biology.
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