| The
Bachelor
of Science in Molecular Biology and Biotechnologyat
Clarion University of Pennsylavania is a unique college degree, designed
in collaboration with graduate school programs in molecular biology and
the biotechnology industry. This degree, prpeares students for one
of the most important career fields inmodern Biology (it was recently rated
as one of the "hot" careers by
US News & World Report), and reflects the fact that Clarion is a first-rate,
comprehensive university
The Molecular
Biology/Biotechnology major is a thorough academic degree program.
Students gain practical experience through hands-on work in the laboratories
which accompany all courses, as well as an in-depth
theoretical understanding from classroom discussion.
Faculty
As a teaching university, Clarion
University of Pennsylvania provides an excellent undergraduate education
in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. The Biology Department at Clarion
University has 15 full-time faculty. There
are 5 full-time faculty in the Molecular Biology
/Biotechnology program with the Ph.D. and research experience from
some of the most prestigious universities in the U.S. and Europe.
This size makes
it possible to have expertise in nearly all of the enormously diverse fields
which make up modern biology. However, the most important responsibility
for all Clarion faculty is excellent teaching. Upper class sizes
are small so that faculty can carefully assess the students' progress,
provide individualized help, and assist the student in finding a suitable
career. Our large and diverse faculty, combined with the emphasis
on teaching of a small school, gives students an excellent opportunity
to realize their fullest academic potential.
Curriculum
The curriculum
teaches not only biology and molecular biology, but gives students the
competency in chemistry and mathematics that gains them an "edge" after
graduation. The Junior and Senior years provide the student with
a solid background in Molecular Biology, Cell Physiology, Microbial Genetics
and Biochemistry. A final course in Biotechnology gives students the opportunity
to apply their knowledge in a research oriented setting. Students majoring
in the Molecular Biology/Biotechnology program are particularly encouraged
to participate in undergraduate research. |
Employment
Opportunities
Employment opportunities in basic
or applied research are among the best in science. For those who wish to
work immediately after graduation, the B.S. in Molecular Biology/Biotechnology
provides graduates with the knowledge of molecular biology and experimental
techniques needed to qualify as an entry-level scientist in the biotechnology
industry. Clarion graduates are
employed
by biotech companies, pharmaceutical companies and basic research
labs at universities.
Graduate Schools
The Molecular
Biology/Biotechnology degree from Clarion University provides an excellent
background for graduate study, at the Master's or Ph.D. level. Graduates
from Clarion University are extremely competitive
for graduate school, and almost always receive Teaching and Research
Fellowships as well.
Our graduates
are also attending leading Verterianry schools.
Undergraduate Research and Internships
Undergraduate
Research and Internships are an integral part of the training our students
receive in Biotechnology. Scientists learn their profession in the
same way that students in Art and other professions learn theirs - by doing
it. Hands on research in close collaboration with an experienced
scientist shows students the creative process of designing and carrying
out an experiment and the critical thinking involved in analyzing the data.
The experience of doing rigorous research demonstrates to employers and
graduate schools an ability to work and think independently and the persistence
needed to complete a major project.100% of
Biotechnology majors have the opportunity to do undergraduate research.
Internships are especially beneficial
because they are frequently used as a mechanism for attracting and evaluating
prospective employees and graduate students. Clarion
students successfully compete with students nation-wide for paid
summer internships.
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