Biotechnology is the use of biological processes, organisms, or systems to manufacture products intended to improve the quality of human life.  Biotechnology is of significant importantance in a number of industries, from agriculture to medicine. Students can choose to specialize in cell and molecular biotechnology or medical biotechnology. Career Opportunities Jobs directly related to your degree include:

• Biomedical scientist
• Clinical research associate
• Food technologist
• Microbiologist
• Pharmacologist
• Research scientist
• Scientific laboratory technician
• Technical brewer

  Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

• Ecologist
• Forensic scientist
• Science writer
• Water quality scientist