Bachelor of Applied Science in Biotechnology
Biotechnology Program
Grounded in biological sciences, chemistry and advanced technology, biotechnology employs biological systems to solve scientific challenges that impact society. Through this program, you will be equipped for diverse career options in fields such as:
- Medical education or professions
- Food science
- Environmental and agricultural sciences
- Animal health
- Pharmaceuticals
In this unique program, you will not be assessed based on your ability to memorize an array of facts but by your ability to reference facts, formulate an approach and integrate data to solve problems.
Undergraduate Admission
Admission to KU
All students applying for admission must send high school and college transcripts to the Office of Admissions. Unless they are college transfer students with at least 24 hours of credit, prospective students must send ACT or SAT scores to the Office of Admissions. Prospective first-year students should be aware that KU has qualified admission requirements that all new first-year students must meet to be admitted. Consult the Office of Admissions for application deadlines and specific admission requirements.
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Students considering transferring to KU may see how their college-level course work will transfer on the Office of Admissions website.
Biotechnology
KU Edwards Campus
The undergraduate program in biotechnology is offered in its entirety only at the KU Edwards Campus, 12600 Quivira Rd., Overland Park, KS 66213. This program is designed for students who have earned an associate’s degree or equivalent hours and wish to complete the upper-level courses necessary for a bachelor’s degree.
B.A.S. in Biotechnology (minimum 120 credit hours)
Biotechnology is grounded in biological sciences, chemistry and advanced technology. Biotech scientists employ biological systems to solve scientific challenges and positively impact our society. The medical, food, environmental and agricultural sciences, as well as the animal health and pharmaceutical industry, are all considered part of the biotechnology field. Contact the your academic success coach for more information.
The BAS in Biotechnology has the following degree requirements in addition to the statewide general education requirements:
- 120 (minimum) total credit hours
- 45 (minimum) upper-division credit hours (these may include the following)
- 24-27 general science credit hours
- 9 Bachelor of Applied Science core credits hours
- 47 Biotechnology major credit hours
The following tables describe the specific courses to fulfill the above requirements.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Science Requirements | ||
| CHEM 130 & CHEM 135 | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry II | 10 |
| CHEM 330 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 331 | Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 2 |
| PHSX 114 | College Physics I | 1-4 |
| BIOL 150 | Principles of Molecular and Cellular Biology | 3 |
| or BIOL 151 | Principles of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Honors | |
| BIOL 154 | Introductory Biology Lab for STEM Majors | 2 |
| One 100+ Biology Related Course: BIOL 116, BIOL 152, BIOL 200, BIOL 246, or EVRN 140 | 3 | |
| Bachelor of Applied Science Core Curriculum | ||
| MATH 365 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| or PFS 304 | Introduction to Real-World Statistics | |
| or BIOL 370 | Introduction to Biostatistics | |
| PMGT 305 | Foundations of Project Management | 3 |
| or MGMT 305 | Survey of Management and Leadership | |
| or MGMT 310 | Principles of Management | |
| or PUAD 305 | Introduction to Project Management | |
| BTEC 310 | Scientific Communications | 3 |
| or COMS 310 | Advanced Organizational Communication | |
| or COMS 330 | Effective Business Communication | |
| Biotechnology Requirements | ||
| BIOL 350 | Principles of Genetics | 4 |
| or BSCI 350 | Genetics | |
| BIOL 600 | Introductory Biochemistry, Lectures | 3 |
| or BSCI 600 | Biochemistry | |
| BTEC 300 | Research Methods in Biotechnology | 3 |
| BTEC 305 | Molecular and Microbiological Techniques | 4 |
| BTEC 400 | Applied Immunology | 3 |
| BTEC 475 | Applied Separation Science and Quantitative Analysis | 6 |
| BTEC 494 | Selected Topics in Biotechnology: _____ Taken once in junior year and once in senior year for a total of 2 credits. | 1 |
| BTEC 501 | Biotechnology Ethics and Responsible Conduct of Research | 3 |
| BTEC 540 | Biotechnology Capstone I | 3 |
| BTEC 550 | Applied Bioinformatics | 2 |
| BTEC 599 | Biotechnology Internship | 6 |
| BTEC 630 | Biotechnology, Regulation, Quality Control, and Quality Assurance | 3 |
| Capstone Course | ||
| BTEC 640 | Biotechnology Capstone II | 3 |
| BTEC or BIOL or BSCI Jr/Sr electives: BIOL 412, BSCI 416, BIOL 416, BSCI 417, BIOL 417, BSCI 435, BIOL 435, BSCI 506, BIOL 506, BSCI 512, BIOL 512, BSCI 546, BIOL 546, CHEM 335, HSCI 340, HSES 330, HSCI 440, or HSCI 450 | 3 | |
Major Hours & Major GPA
While completing all required courses, majors must also meet each of the following hour and grade-point average minimum standards:
Major Hours
Satisfied by 47 hours of major courses.
Major Hours in Residence
Satisfied by a minimum of 15 hours of KU resident credit in the major.
Major Junior/Senior Hours
Satisfied by a minimum of 45 hours from junior/senior courses (300+) in the major.
Major Junior/Senior Graduation GPA
Satisfied by a minimum of a 2.0 KU GPA in junior/senior courses (300+) in the major. GPA calculations include all junior/senior courses in the field of study including F’s and repeated courses. See the Semester/Cumulative GPA Calculator.
Below is a sample 4-year plan for students pursuing the BAS in Biotechnology.
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| BIOL 1501 | 3 | BIOL 154 | 2 |
| CHEM 130 (Core 34: Natural and Physical Sciences (SGE))040* | 5 | CHEM 135 (General Science Requirement)2 | 5 |
| Core 34: English (SGE)010 | 3 | Biology Course (Major Requirement): BIOL 116, 152, 200, 246, EVRN 140 | 3 |
| Core 34: Math and Statistics (SGE)030 | 3 | Core 34: English (SGE)010 | 3 |
| Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE)060 | 3 | ||
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| CHEM 330 (General Science Requirement)3 | 3 | PHSX 114 or 211 and 216 | 4 |
| CHEM 331 (General Science Requirement) | 2 | Core 34: Global Culture (SGE)070 | 3 |
| Core 34: Communications (SGE)020 | 3 | Core 34: Social and Behavioral Sciences (SGE)050 | 3 |
| Core 34: Social and Behavioral Sciences (SGE)050 | 3 | Core 34: US Culture (SGE)070 | 3 |
| Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE)060 | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| BTEC 300 | 3 | BTEC 400 | 3 |
| BTEC 305 | 4 | BTEC 475 | 6 |
| BTEC 310 (or COMS 310, 330) | 3 | BTEC 494 | 1 |
| BSCI 3502 | 4 | BSCI 6002 | 3 |
| MATH 365 | 3 | ||
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| BTEC 501 | 3 | BTEC 494 | 1 |
| BTEC 540 | 3 | BTEC 599 | 3 |
| BTEC 550 | 2 | BTEC 630 | 3 |
| BTEC 599 | 3 | BTEC 640 (Capstone) | 3 |
| PMGT 305, MGMT 305, MGMT 310, or PUAD 305 | 3 | BTEC/BSCI/BIOL elective4 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Total Hours 120 | |||
- 1
Concurrent or prior enrollment in CHEM 130 is required.
- 2
CHEM 135 is offered at the Lawrence campus in Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. BSCI 350 is a Fall only course offered at the Edwards campus. BSCI 600 is a Spring and Summer course offered at the Edwards campus.
- 3
Most medical schools require the full CHEM 330, CHEM 331, CHEM 335, and CHEM 336 sequence.
- 4
Recommended courses to fulfill this requirement. BIOL 412, BSCI 416, BIOL 416, BSCI 417, BIOL 417, BSCI 435, BIOL 435, BSCI 506, BIOL 506, BSCI 512, BIOL 512, BSCI 546, BIOL 546, CHEM 335, HSCI 340, HSES 330, HSCI 440, HSCI 450
Please note:
The same course cannot be used to fulfill more than one KU Core Goal. However, overlap of a KU Core course with a major or degree-specific requirement is allowed. Overlapping is recommended to allow more opportunities to explore other majors and/or minors.
* Courses with a * designate courses that are degree requirements but can also be taken to fulfill the KU Core 34 requirement. If another course is used to fulfill the Core 34 requirement, the course listed is still required as a degree requirement.
Notes:
* - This course is a Required major course and is also part of Core 34: Systemwide General Education. If this course is not taken to fulfill the Core 34:SGE requirement, it must be taken in place of elective hours.
** - This course is a Recommended Core 34: Systemwide General Education course. This specific course is not required but is recommended by the program’s faculty.
*** - This course is a Required Core 34: Systemwide General Education course. This program is approved by the Kansas Board of Regents to require this specific Core 34:Systemwide General Education course. If a student did not take this course it must be taken in addition to other degree requirements.