Cell Biology and Biotechnology Track, Biology Major
Cell Biology and Biotechnology Track, Biology Major
Cell biology investigates how cells act as individual entities and as part of complex biological systems, for example, cell anatomy, membrane function, organelles, and the complex interrelations of cells in an organism. Biotechnology applies advanced biochemical techniques to many fields, including molecular and cell biology, agriculture, industry, medicine, and the environment. Biotechnology includes the newly developing fields of proteomics, genetic engineering, and bioinformatics, just to name a few.
Cell biology and biotechnology track students take a range of courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and math and learn valuable laboratory skills applicable to the biology and chemistry fields. In addition, the cell biology and biotechnology track offers several free electives that allow students to pursue academic interests in any school at GGC.
Cell and biotechnologists apply the knowledge, skill, and ability they have gained in the biology and chemistry fields to improve quality of life by creating new agricultural products and processes, developing pharmaceuticals, and investigating public health systems. In addition to preparing students for graduate and professional schooling, the cell biology and biotechnology track offers many employment opportunities.
Private Sector
- Food and drink (includes brewing)
- Health and beauty care
- Medical instrument companies
- Chemical manufacturing companies
- Research companies and laboratories
- Pharmaceutical industry
- Product development
- Biotechnology companies
Public Sector
- Scientific laboratories
- Agriculture and fisheries
- Hospitals
- Universities
- Public health entities
- Forensic science
- Overseas development
- Public health laboratories
- National blood services
- Cancer research institutes
- Environmental pollution control
- Park and wildlife services
- Environmental agencies
