The Biotechnology Program offers a variety of cutting-edge certificates and degrees tailored for people wanting to enter into the bioscience and biotechnology workplace. We offer Entry-Level Certificates, an Associate Degree and Post-Baccalaureate Certificate training.
Our degrees focus on a “hands-on” training approach spanning topics from basic laboratory skills such as micropipetting and solution preparation to more advanced skills such as quantitative PCR, HPLC and cell culture. In addition, the program also provides specialized training in bioinformatics, regulatory affairs, and biomanufacturing.
The use of biotechnology in farming has jumped rapidly due to high yields and low costs. Key concerns about biotechnology include safeguarding technology, labeling, laws, regulations, patents, and research. Agricultural biotechnology uses biological processes to develop technologies and products that address farming challenges. In the face of a rising world population, the agricultural industry is seeking solutions for how to produce enough food to feed more people.
Continued growth in the biotechnology and medical research fields is expected to continue to drive growth in the life sciences industry, especially in the South Florida region, which is rapidly evolving into a hot spot for life sciences research. An education in biotechnology opens doors to careers in a variety of workplaces, including: Colleges. Modern biotechnology is providing breakthroughs that are helping fight diseases, reduce carbon footprints and feed the hungry. From looking at saliva to unearthing new clues on evolution to finding a new treatment for the Zika virus, biotechnology science is a burgeoning field that continues to evolve and make a difference in our lives. Biotechnology is technology that utilizes biological systems, living organisms or parts of this to develop or create different products. Brewing and baking bread are examples of processes that fall within the concept of biotechnology (use of yeast (= living organism) to produce the desired product).
The AAS and ATC degrees have a capstone internship course where students apply all their new skills on the job. Most graduates are hired within their internship; others that are seeking employment find jobs in a few months after graduation.
We offer both day and night classes in both Round Rock and Austin, in addition to online and summer course offering to accommodate both day-time and night-time (working) students.
Exciting News and Trends in Biotechnology
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- Report: Austin among top emerging life science cities in US
- The List: Austin area life science companies
Economical
ACC has low tuition rates – a fraction of University expense.
Exciting Field
Biotechnology Advances
Typical jobs in the industry are 8-5 with full benefits and retirement.
Biotechnology Jobs
Flexible
Online, hybrid, and day and night classes offer convenience.
Experience
Get hands-on instruction using the latest equipment.
Faculty
Experienced instructors are straight from the industry.
Training
100% of students get internships in this exciting field.
Are you a UT student?
Biotechnology Innovation Organization
The ACC Biotechnology Program is working with the University of Texas at Austin to provide opportunities for UT students to take biotechnology courses that can help them get jobs in the local industry. In this program, UT students would take two of the courses that provide skills industry partners desire in their technicians this Summer. If you are enrolled at UT and are interested in such a program please fill out this form. An information session will be scheduled later in the Fall.
Are you a high school student?
Biotechnology Stocks
We offer the only dual credit biotechnology courses in the State of Texas. Find out about dual credit opportunities.
Curious about Biotechnology?
Find out more about the ACC Biotechnology Program, and see if a career in biotechnology is for you.