Academic Requirements

The Biotechnology Minor Program is designed for biology and chemistry majors. All students must have at least an overall GPA of 3.0 and a 3.0 GPA in their major to participate in the program and obtain the Minor. Ideally, interested students would declare the Minor during their Junior year. Interested Seniors that are Biology or Chemistry majors should contact the BMP Program Head to determine eligibility for declaring the Minor.

Interest Level

Students interested in careers in Biotechnology, graduate school, or professional school will find this opportunity to be a very valuable experience. Interacting with scientists and other laboratory personnel as well as working closely with faculty members during the fulfillment of course requirements will afford students the opportunity to establish a network of professional contacts. These contacts could be sources of help for students as they complete their academic careers and even potential collaborators or employers upon their entrance into the scientific community.