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Applied Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Hands-on training, practical experience
Biotechnology uses knowledge obtained about organisms at the molecular level to inform diagnostic and therapeutic decisions, create new treatments using stem- and gene-therapies, produce novel biopharmaceuticals and help address global problems such as world hunger through genetically modified plants. The Program in Applied Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (AMBB) will prepare students to work in a wide variety of biotechnology-related settings. With a locked-step curriculum, the program emphasizes hands-on training and practical experience, while providing a solid foundation in the basic subjects from which biotechnology evolved. Faculty from academia and industry give students a broad perspective of biotechnology’s applications and possibilities. Integrated into the curriculum are required practical internships, where students gain additional experience in real world laboratory settings.
Freshmen enter as AMBB interest majors. In order to enter the AMBB major at the end of the sophomore year certain criteria are required: a minimum cumulative 2.9 GPA and completion of at least 60 credit hours, including the prerequisite courses. Admission to the AMBB-BS major is competitive and is determined by academic achievement.
AREAS OF STUDY
- Biotechnology and Biopharmaceutical Sciences
- Applied Molecular Biology and Recombinant DNA
- Genomics, Genetics and Protein Science
- Molecular Diagnostics
CAREER OPTIONS
- Biotech and Biopharmaceutical industry
- Research and Development in Academic or Industry Setting
- Core Facilities
- Molecular Diagnostics
- Regulatory affairs or sales
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
- Science-focused doctoral programs
- Public health programs
- Professional health-focused grad programs (Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary)
What’s special about this program?
In today’s competitive employment market, students are looking for a degree that provides a high likelihood of return on their investment. The major is significantly different from other basic science programs; it provides a foundation in the basic biotechnology laboratory skills set as well as a solid science background. With a hands-on, competency based curriculum, students completing the major will be able to “hit-the-ground-running” as entry-level scientists, making this an attractive option as a major.
Applied Molecular Biology & Biotechnology at the University of Delaware: youtube.com/watch?v=TCue58qnpPU
Sample curriculum
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BISC 207/217
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Intro Bio I with Lab | BISC 208/218 | Intro Bio II with Lab |
CHEM 103/133
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General Chemistry I with Lab
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CHEM 104/134
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General Chemistry II with Lab
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MMSC 100
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Introduction to Medical & Molecular Sciences
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ENGL 110
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First-Year Writing
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MATH 114
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College Math and Statistics
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MMSC200
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Language of Medicine
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UNIV 101
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First Year Experience I
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Breadth Requirement or Elective |
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CHEM 213/215 OR CHEM321/325 |
Elementary Organic Chemistry OR Organic Chem I with Lab |
CHEM 214/216 OR CHEM 322/326 |
Biochemistry with Lab OR Organic Chem II with Lab |
MMSC 301
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Introduction to Biotech | PHYS202/222 OR KAAP310 |
Introductory Physics II with Lab OR
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PHYS 201/221 OR KAAP309
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Introductory Physics I with Lab OR Human Anatomy & Physiology I |
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Breadth requirements
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Multicultural |
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MMSC375
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Biostatistics for the Biological and Health Sciences
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ANFS449/459
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Food Biotechnology with Lab
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MMSC435
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Practical Genomics, Proteomics
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HLTH241
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Ethical Aspects of Healthcare
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MMSC461
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Lab Practice & Leadership I
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HLTH241
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Flow Cytometry
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MMSC441
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Biotech Practicum I
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MMSC443
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Biotech Practicum III
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MMSC442
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Biotech Practicum II
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MMSC444
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Biotech Practicum IV
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MMSC471
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Lab Practice & Leadership II |
