Join the Bachelor of Science in Genetics and Biotechnology at the University of New Haven! Gain hands-on experience and prepare for a rewarding career. Apply today!
Doctors and scientists endeavor each day, conducting research and experiments to use their genetic information to diagnose, treat, prevent, and cure illnesses. People genes are instructions that tell the body how to make all the proteins it needs to survive and grow. By identifying each of these proteins, scientists hope to better understand how the body works, and what is happening when it doesn't work properly, leading to more effective medicines and treatments. It is biotechnology that is credited for creating some of the wonders of the world. In Bachelor of Science - Genetics and Biotechnology major at the University of New Haven, students will learn this first hand, using technology to modify living organisms to benefit humankind. They will develop the knowledge and skills needed to excel in this exciting, flourishing field. Through this program, students will: Take courses in biochemistry, genetics, cellular, and molecular biology; Experience unique and innovative courses in nucleic acid biochemistry, genomics, bioinformatics, and molecular biology of proteins; Learn how this knowledge can help treat disease, develop drugs, decrease the environmental footprint and produce food; Integrate classroom learning with laboratory experience; Have the opportunity to participate in internships and gain research experience; Interact with representatives from the local biotechnology and pharmaceutical community.
