What Can I Do With a Major In Applied Biotechnology?
UGA Specific Information for Applied Biotechnology
The applied biotechnology major provides students with the scientific background and laboratory experience necessary for employment in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, or for advanced study in the applications of biotechnology and molecular biology for the use and improvement of plants, animals, and micro-organisms. Students should possess a strong interest in the sciences and an interest in chemistry, biotechnology, microbiology. This interdisciplinary major brings together areas of study such as animals, food science, forestry, entomology, and plants to educate students with the knowledge and skills necessary to use biotechnology for the improvement of plants, animals, and microorganisms.
Class of 2021 Career Outcomes for Applied Biotechnology*
** Includes Self-Employed
Campus Resources
- College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Clubs and Organizations
- Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences (MANRRS)
- Alpha Gamma Rho (Men pursuing careers in agriculture)
- Sigma Alpha (Women pursuing careers in agriculture)
- UGA Mentor Program
Additional UGA Career Center Recommendations/Considerations
Why Choose a Career in Biotechnology?
Because you can help save lives, cure diseases, help feed the hungry, help create a substitute for oil energy use, and be a pioneer in green technology.
The people who work in biotechnology make discoveries at the forefront of science in the areas of:
- drug discovery
- food and fiber crop improvement
- environmental protection
- manufacturing (medical devices, biotech drugs, and other bioscience products)
*Taken from Careers in Biotechnology by Gina Frierman-Hunt and Julie Solberg
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Additional Career Research Resources
- O*NET (click on Find Occupations)
- Occupational Outlook Handbook (type in general term for a career of interest)
- Firsthand (Company rankings/profiles, industry career guides, and advice articles)
- Candid Career (View professionals speaking about their careers under the "Resources" tab and select "Online Resources")
- My Next Move (search careers with keywords)
Employment Websites
- ScienceCareers Job Board
- BioSpace-Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Jobs
- Careers in Biotechnology and Molecular Biology
- AgCareers.com
- National Human Genome Research Institute
- LifeSciencesWorld
- Bio Online Career Center
- Bioinformatics.net
- Professional Science Masters
- Medzilla: Jobs in Healthcare, Pharma, and Science
- Info About Biotech Careers
Professional Associations/Resources
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Employers/Position Title Reported by Class of 2021 Applied Biotechnology majors
The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2021 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.
Employer | Position Title(s) |
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API Medical | EWH Technician | Deloitte | Strategy Consultant | Genesis Biotechnology Group | Research Associate | RayBiotech Life, Inc. | Researcher | Stepan Company | Lab Assistant | Takeda Pharmaceutical Company | Manufacturing Technician | Takeda Pharmaceutical Company | Manufacturing Technician II - Albumin | University of Georgia | Research Technician |
Graduate/Professional Schools attended by Class of 2021 Applied Biotechnology majors
The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2020 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.
Graduate School | Program(s) |
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Augusta University | Physicians Assistant, MSN | University of Georgia | Veterinary Medicine, DVM |