Contact
Telicia Hunter
Director, Life Sciences
Collins (Building 2), room 125
919-536-7200, ext. 4408
biotechce@durhamtech.edu
Bio-Agricultural Program Readiness Opportunity (Non-credit)
Short Term
This is a high-demand field with the Triangle area hosting more than 174 companies in the agricultural and plant sciences.
The program provides a mix of classroom, outdoor and hands-on instruction. Students will get real life experience.
The BioAg PRO program includes the following courses:
- GMP and SOP
- BioAg Technology
- BioAg Work-Based Learning
View the informational video to learn more about the program, careers, and salaries.
- Prerequisites
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BioAg Technology - Must be 18 years of age or older; and show proof of a high school diploma or high school equivalency or provide a copy of a transcript of any completed Associate’s degree or higher.
A BioAg Work-Based Learning - Successful completion of BTC-3600B GMP and SOP and AGR-3002B BioAg Technology
Email prerequisites documents to biotechce@durhamtech.edu
- Textbooks
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Textbooks are included in the course fee and will be provided online or distributed the first day of class.
- Registration
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Students must submit proof of prerequisites prior to registration (see above).
- Complete the BioAg PRO Information Request form
- Complete a Continuing Education Registration form. Please include your payment information OR apply for the BioAg Scholarship (see financial assistance below).
If paying online: email the registration form to biotechce@durhamtech.edu.
Payments made by check or money order: Mailed the registration form to:
Durham Technical Community College
1637 Lawson Street
Durham, NC 27701
ATTN: Business Office
- Financial Assistance
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The BioAg scholarship will cover full tuition for the program.
The BioAg Work-Based Learning course is a 160-hour internship that pays $13 per hour ($2,080 total).
Complete the Application form. Email biotechce@durhamtech.edu if you have questions.
- Additional Assistance
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- Accessibility Services: Students with disabilities are encouraged to learn more about available services. Accommodation plans can take 2 weeks to review so please contact Accessibility Services immediately following course registration.
- Computer and Internet Assistance: View information about discounted computers and internet or how to request a loaner laptop.
- Accessibility Services: Students with disabilities are encouraged to learn more about available services. Accommodation plans can take 2 weeks to review so please contact Accessibility Services immediately following course registration.
- NC Pesticide Licensing Exam
- Upon completion of the program, students will qualify to take the NC Pesticide Licensing exam. The exam fee and manual is $247.
Estimated Tuition & Fees
Contact Hours
Location
Estimated Completion Time
BTC-3600B GMP and SOP
AGR-3002B BioAg Technology
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WBL-3100A Bioag Work-Based Learning
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