What is Biotechnology?
Biotechnology involves biological processes or systems that are used to make or modify useful products. This field encompasses a broad and diverse range of scientific disciplines, such as agriculture, medicine and food science.

Biotechnology and North Carolina
Currently North Carolina ranks third among the nation's top states for biotechnology. Both local and state governments are committed to the state remaining a leader in this ever-growing and important field of research. There is a significant demand for workers at every degree level in this growing field, and Durham Tech offers several opportunities for those interested in choosing biotechnology as a career.

For more information, contact: Dr. Mark Matthews at 919-686-3773 or email him at matthewsm@durhamtech.edu.

Durham Tech offers several different avenues for entering a career in biotechnology.

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Durham Tech is proud to be one of 12 community colleges in North Carolina that offer the BioWork Program, a 128-hour introductory course designed to prepare individuals for entry-level positions in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and chemical manufacturing. Durham Tech also offers comprehensive courses in Basic Laboratory Skills. The program provides students practical laboratory experiences and builds proficiency with the techniques used in bioprocessing applications. It is available through Durham Tech's Continuing Education Department.

For those who need to brush up on their basic math and science skills first, Durham Tech also offers a Biotech Boot Camp.

For more information about either of these programs, contact Ingrid Charles at 919-686-3535 or email her at charlesi@durhamtech.edu.

North Carolina Central University now offers Chemistry and Biology degrees with a concentration in Biopharmaceutical Science through their newly developed BRITE Center. Students interested in obtaining a degree in Biopharmaceutical Science can complete their first two years of the program at Durham Tech before transferring to NCCU as a junior.

For more information about Durham Tech’s Associate and University Transfer programs, contact: Dr. Mark Matthews at 919-686-3773 or email him at matthewsm@durhamtech.edu.