The Biotechnology Associate in Arts degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college after completing the program. The AA degree is structured to prepare students to transfer into a wide range of majors including Genetics, Medicine, Pharmacology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or Biochemistry, etc. The program includes many lab-based courses, which enable students to apply what they learn in chemistry, math and statistics, biology, microbiology, genetics and molecular biology. Specific skills such as written and oral communications, critical thinking, problem-solving, computer skills and small-group collaboration are an integral part of the program. With the hands-on lab experience provided during the program, you will also qualify to work in research laboratories at your transfer institution, which is a major advantage as you continue your career in the biological sciences.
For more information about the Biotechnology program, please visit our website at www.dmacc.edu/programs/biotechnology.
Location: Ankeny
Selected courses in this program are offered at other campuses.
Program Entry Requirements
- Complete an application for admission.
- Satisfy the assessment requirement.
- Attend any required information/registration session.
- Must submit proof of one year of high school chemistry or Academic Achievement Chemistry I & II or successful completion of CHM 122 .
- Must submit proof of two years of high school algebra or MAT 063 & MAT 073 .
- Demonstrate satisfactory writing skills on college entrance or assessment exam.
Students start Fall or Spring semester.
Graduation Requirements
To earn a Biotechnology AA or AS degree, a student must be accepted into the Biotechnology program, complete all coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.
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