Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
South Dakota State University
USA,South Dakota
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48 Months
Duration
CAD 14,683/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 20 FREE
Application Fee
Aug 2025
Apply Date
USA, South Dakota
Type: University
Location Type: Rural
Founded: 1881
Total Students: 11,405 +
Int. Students: 606 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
1451 Stadium Rd, Brookings, SD 57007, United States
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
Program Overview
This interdisciplinary program helps prepare students in fundamental sciences so that they may successfully compete for career opportunities in the growing life sciences industries. Graduates with expertise in biotechnology fill increasing demand from employers utilizing technologies such as molecular biology, genetic engineering, tissue culture, reproductive intervention, and biomass conversion in a variety of applications, such as vaccine and pharmaceutical development, agronomic seed production, livestock breeding, genetic diagnostic testing, identity and parentage verification, criminal forensics, biorenewable product development, or biomedical research.
Students may choose this major for preparation for admission to professional schools such as medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine. The program provides an excellent background for students entering graduate school in a life sciences discipline.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Graduates will demonstrate fundamental knowledge and comprehension of fundamental concepts in biology and microbiology. (Cross-curricular Skill: Information Literacy)
- Graduates will demonstrate scientific reasoning and problem solving. (Cross-curricular Skill: Problem Solving)
- Graduates will demonstrate technical laboratory proficiency in applying fundamental knowledge of biology and microbiology. (Cross-curricular Skill: Information Literacy)
- Tap into the interdisciplinary nature of science. (Cross-curricular Skill: Integrative Learning)
- Graduates will demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 20 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 14,683 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in South Dakota State University
CAD 9,000 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
