B.S. in Biotechnology
Major Requirements
Students in the Biotechnology B.S. program take courses in biology, environmental sciences, chemistry, engineering, management, public policy, and law. The program prepares students for careers in the biotech, pharmaceutical, and agricultural industries, or for further study in the health professions or graduate school. A senior year capstone class and research experience, and/or an industry internship, are also part of this major.
Additional details regarding the Biotechnology B.S. major requirements can be found in the course catalog.
Undergraduate Biotechnology students who are interested in conducting research in a lab may participate in the Distinction in Biotechnology program.
How to Apply
Interested in applying to Syracuse University for undergraduate study in biotechnology?
The Syracuse University Undergraduate Admissions Office directs the processing of admissions for the entire university, including all undergraduate applications. Visit the Syracuse University Undergraduate Admissions website for more information.
All application materials should be mailed to the address below for processing:
Syracuse University Office of Admissions
100 Crouse-Hinds Hall
900 South Crouse Avenue
Syracuse, NY 13244-2130
(Office Hours: Mon. - Fri., 8:30 am - 5:00 pm)
Phone: 315.443.3611
E-Mail: orange@syr.edu
Twitter: @GoSyracuseU
Institution code: 2823
Program Faculty
Yasir Ahmed-Braimah
315.443.1564
Melanie Jane Blanden
Jesse Q Bond
315.443.2550
Mark Braiman
315.443.4691
Arindam (Ari) Chakraborty
315.443.5803
Heather D. Coleman
315.443.0453
Steve Dorus
315.443.7091
Scott Erdman
315.443.3748
Eric Finkelstein
315.443.3549
Sarah E. Hall
315.443.2964
Julie Hasenwinkel
315.443.3064
Heidi Hehnly
315.443.2159
James Henderson
315.443.9739
James Hewett
315.443.9613
Katharine (Kate) Lewis
315.443.5902
Xiyuan Liu
315.443.1733
Yan-Yeung Luk
315.443.7440
Zhen Ma
Jessica MacDonald
315.443.5837
M. Lisa Manning
315.443.3920
Vera McIlvain
315.443.3923
Liviu Movileanu
315.443.8078
Allison DeAlton Oakes
315.443.2479
Melissa E. Pepling
315.443.4541
Dana Radcliffe
315.729.9195
Ramesh Raina
315.443.4546
Surabhi Raina
315.443.2057
Dacheng Ren
315.443.4409
Suresh Santanam
315.443.0101
Pranav Soman
315.443.9322
James T. Spencer
315.443.3436
Rachel C. Steinhardt
315.443.2127
Nancy I. Totah
315.443.2657
Roy D. Welch
315.443.7197