Truman College Academic Program

Biotechnology Program 

Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
67 Credit Hours (CH)  

Biotechnology utilizes cellular components and microorganisms for the production of products used in medicine, pharmacology, agriculture, food processing and environmental cleanup. Employment opportunities are available in laboratories, hospitals, and research and development companies.

Requirements for Admission

1. Completion of the Biotechnology program application.
2. Graduation from an accredited high school or acceptable scores on the General Education Development (GED) test. Foreign and domestic high school education or domestic GED must be validated by official transcripts.
3. Validation of previous college or biotech education by official transcripts.
4. Average or above-average high school standing with one year of biology.
5. Algebra, chemistry and biology courses taken in another country must be repeated in this country.
6. Acceptable scores on the American College Test (ACT).
7. Acceptable scores on the standardized reading test administered by Truman College.
8. Demonstrated proficiency in speaking and reading English.

Each student must achieve a minimum grade of C for all courses required to complete the degree. An overall grade point average of 2.0 or better must be maintained.

It is strongly recommended that students take Organic Chemistry I-205, Organic Chemistry II-207 and Tissue Culture to be competitive in the Biotechnology industry. Since Biotechnology is highly diverse it is important that students select courses specific to the industry they are seeking to be employed. They should either take the Survey to Biotechnology - Biology 210 course or meet with a Department of Biology and Biotechnology advisor or Department head.