Biotechnology: Certificate (CTE)

Certificate of Proficiency | 16 credits

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Program Description

The SLCC Biotechnology Certificate of Proficiency efficiently prepares students for employment in Utah’s growing biotech industry. Students will gain practical lab skills and an understanding of the role of regulations and quality in industry, and practice effective communication in both research and manufacturing oriented environments. The Certificate stacks fully into the Biotechnology AS, promoting further education.

Biotechnology courses are offered for credit, in a competency-based education (CBE) format. Classes are not scheduled in the traditional way; instead, students work online and attend the open learning lab as their schedules permit. Students work at their own pace, and have the opportunity to accelerate completion. Students must achieve a B or better in all aspects of biotechnology courses in order to move on to the next course.

Carreer Opportunities

Biotechnology is a growing industry in Utah, and employers offer good pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement. According to jobs.utah.gov (May 2023), the median salary for Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians in the Salt Lake metro area is $77.880

Transfer/Articulation Information

Please refer to the Student Resources section of the SLCC University Transfer webpage.

Estimated Cost for Students

Tuition and student fees: http://www.slcc.edu/student/financial/tuition-fees.aspx

Books will be provided. Course fees are $20.00.

Note: Fees vary based upon specific registration and are subject to changes.

Gainful Employment:

From 2012 to 2022, Utah’s life sciences industry grew by 5.1% annually, which is higher than the national average of 3.5%. This growth rate has made Utah one of the top 20 states for life sciences employment growth.

The life sciences industry’s total economic impact on Utah in 2022 was $21.6 billion.

According to jobs.utah.gov (May 2023), the median salary for Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians in the Salt Lake metro area is $77.880

Admission Requirements:

None.

Specialized Accreditation:

None.

Program Requirements

Required Courses (16 Credits)

Time to Completion & Graduation Map

Biotechnology CP: Full-time
Time to completion is two semesters.

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcome alignment with Student Learning Outcomes in brackets.

Describe applications of biotechnology, and the role of regulations and quality in the biotechnology industry. [1,6]
Describe how genetic information is transmitted and expressed. [1]
Show competency in hands-on experiments in biotechnology. [1,7]
Apply laboratory research techniques to collect, interpret, and analyze data. [1,4]
Present scientific data and biotechnology-related concepts clearly and effectively through written and visual formats. [1, 4]