About the course

The fascinating science of biotechnology utilizes living organisms and biological systems to make or modify products for a specific use through: DNA manipulation and analysis. Expression and purification of proteins. Cell and tissue culture techniques. Enzyme and antibody assays. Research design and laboratory safety. Computer analyses of DNA & protein sequences (bioinformatics). If you have an interest in the sciences and a desire to position yourself at the cutting edge of emerging industries, HCC?s biotechnology laboratory technology program can prepare you for a rewarding hands-on career in biotechnology research, cell and tissue culture or biotechnology manufacturing. The two-year program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to perform in a high-tech laboratory environment. The program offers flexibility for students to focus in either the fields of engineering/manufacturing or biological/life sciences. After conducting coursework and research, students have the option of participating in a biotechnology internship with local industry partners. We also instill in each student an awareness of basic biomedical and bioethical practices and standards in current academia, research, and industry. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Tampa
Summer (May), 2024	Tampa
Fall (August), 2024	Tampa
Spring (January), 2025	Tampa
Summer (May), 2025	Tampa
Fall (August), 2025	Tampa
Spring (January), 2026	Tampa
Summer (May), 2026	Tampa

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Hillsborough Community College

To be eligible for admission to an associate degree program at HCC, applicants must submit documentation that they have the equivalent of one of the following:

　　high school equivalency certificate (GED)

　　Associate or higher degree

　　standard high school diploma

　　If you graduated from a high school outside of the United States, your transcripts, graduation certificates and/or exam results must be evaluated by a NACES-approved agency to prove equivalency with a U.S. high school diploma.

　　Official Transcripts from all institutions attended be sent to HCC in a sealed envelope or electronically directly from the issuing institution.

　　TOEFL score of 61 (iBT)/173 (CBT)/500 (PBT) or higher

　　IELTS Academic overall band score of 5.5 or higher

　　iTEP Academic score of 4.0 or higher

　　STEP Eiken minimum score of Grade 2A or higher

　　Cambridge English: C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency, minimum score of 165 or higher

　　SAT scores (college-level reading): Old SAT section score of 440 or new SAT test score of 24 or higher

　　ACT scores (college-level reading) of 19 or higher

　　

English language requirements

　　5.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　Practice and prepare

　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 61.0

　　

Application deadline:

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