• Natural Sciences Department
  Biological Technology A.A.S.
  

Biological technicians learn a variety of skills applicable in biological science, including biotechnology, one of the largest growing industries in the world today. SUNY Cobleskill currently offers a two year program of study leading to an Associate in Applied Science degree with a concentration in Biological Technology.

Students in this program are provided with a basic foundation in university-level biology, chemistry, mathematics and liberal arts. In addition, specialty courses in microbiology, botany, human physiology, anatomy, organic chemistry, histology, vertebrate biology, physics, instrumental analysis and advanced biological techniques are selected to fine-tune our program to your specific career goals.

Biological technicians have a unique opportunity to be on the "cutting edge" of contemporary science in industry, medicine and basic biomedical research. In addition, by choosing proper elective courses, students may easily transfer to a variety of four-year programs.

The myriad techniques which you will have the opportunity to master include (but are not limited to): cell and tissue cultures, basics of animal care and small animal surgery, microbiological methods, contemporary laboratory instrumentation and recombinant DNA methods.

Employment with the A.A.S. in Biological Technology is available in industry (food, drug and agriculture), in medical and educational institutions and within public institutions.

For more information, contact Dr. Michael Murphy at (518) 255-5445 or MurphyMJ@cobleskill.edu.