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Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
Are you passionate about science, technology, and research? If so, a career in the exciting field of biotechnology and pharmaceuticals may be for you. Creating products to solve problems requires curiosity and innovation. On this page you’ll find some relevant programs and resources you can explore to get you on the right track.
Wages
| Job Title | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
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Biological / Bioprocess Technicians
|
$26.97 | $56,100 |
|
Chemical Technicians (includes Quality Control Technician / Associates ) |
$25.34 | $52,700 |
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Industrial Engineer Technicians |
$28.37 | $59,000 |
Resources
Athens Technical College
Bioscience Program
Targeted to: Individuals with a High School Diploma or GED interested in post-secondary education.
Skills offered: Biotechnology and biomanufacturing. Includes training in cell-based therapies, research, pharmaceutical applications, environmental science, and genetics.
Athens Technical College
Biotechnology Program
Targeted to: People with high school diploma or GED interested in post-secondary education.
Skills offered: Training in the fields of health, energy, food production, and the environment.
University of Georgia
College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences: Applied Biotechnology
Targeted to: People with high school diploma or GED interested in post-secondary education.
Skills offered: Training in the fields of molecular biology, molecular genetics, DNA extraction, animal science, applied economics, food science, plant science.
University of Georgia
College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences: Entomology
Targeted to: People with high school diploma or GED interested in post-secondary education.
Skills offered: Training in insect biology.
University of Georgia
College of Engineering – School of Chemical, Materials, and Biomedical Engineering: Biochemical Engineering Program
Targeted to: Individuals with a High School Diploma or GED interested in post-secondary education.
Skills offered: Training in life sciences and the principles of engineering to develop technologies, materials and devices that will have a positive impact on human health and well-being.
University of Georgia
College of Engineering – School of Chemical, Materials, and Biomedical Engineering: Biological Engineering Program
Targeted to: Individuals with a High School Diploma or GED interested in post-secondary education.
Skills offered: Training in life sciences and the principles of engineering to develop technologies, materials and devices that will have a positive impact on human health and well-being.
University of Georgia
College of Engineering – School of Chemical, Materials, and Biomedical Engineering
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College of Pharmacy
Targeted to: Individuals with a High School Diploma or GED interested in post-secondary education.
Skills offered: Training in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences.
University of Georgia
College of Public Health
Targeted to: People with high school diploma or GED interested in post-secondary education.
Skills offered: Training in biostatistics, disaster management, environmental health, epidemiology, gerontology, global health, health promotion and behavior, infectious disease epidemiology, public health, and health policy and management.
University of Georgia
College of Veterinary Medicine: Animal Health Research Center
Targeted to: People with high school diploma or GED interested in post-secondary education.
Skills offered: Training in the study of infectious microorganisms, parasites, and toxins.
University of Georgia
College of Veterinary Medicine: Center for Vaccines & Immunology
Targeted to: People with high school diploma or GED interested in post-secondary education.
Skills offered: Training in the testing and assessment of vaccines and immunotherapies in development.
University of Georgia
College of Veterinary Medicine: Department of Physiology and Pharmacology
Targeted to: Individuals with a High School Diploma or GED interested in post-secondary education.
Skills offered: Training and research the physiological, pharmacological, nutritional, and toxicological basis of disease and therapeutics.
Athens Technical College
Engineering Technology and Applied Science Program
Targeted to: Individuals with a High School Diploma or GED interested in post-secondary education.
Skills offered: Preparation for career as engineering technician.
University of Georgia
Franklin College of Arts and Sciences- Biological Sciences Division: Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Targeted to: People with high school diploma or GED interested in post-secondary education.
Skills offered: Training in biotechnology.
University of Georgia
Franklin College of Arts and Sciences- Biological Sciences Division: Department of Chemistry
Targeted to: People with high school diploma or GED interested in post-secondary education.
Skills offered: Training in chemical sciences.
University of Georgia
Franklin College of Arts and Sciences- Biological Sciences Division: Department of Genetics-Biotechnology
Targeted to: Individuals with a High School Diploma or GED interested in post-secondary education.
Skills offered: Training in molecular genetics, development, genomics, and evolutionary biology.
University of Georgia
German & Engineering Dual Degree
Targeted to: People with high school diploma or GED interested in post-secondary education.
Skills offered: Engineering and intercultural relations education; German language skills.
Get STEMulated Program
Targeted to: Youth in Grades 3 – 12
Skills offered: Science, technology, engineering and math principles.
Athens Technical College
Industrial Systems Technology Program
Targeted to: Individuals with a High School Diploma or GED interested in post-secondary education.
Skills offered: Preparation for careers as industrial electricians, electrical engineering technicians, powerhouse electricians, industrial mechanics, multicraft technicians, mechatronics technicians, automation technicians, or industrial robotic technicians.
University of Georgia
Medical School Partnership with Augusta University
Targeted to: Individuals eligible for medical school.
Skills offered: MD/MBA, MD/MPH, or an MD/PHD
YMCA
STEAM program
Targeted to: Children ages 5-13
Skills offered: Science, technology, engineering, art and math.
Athens Technical College
Veterinary Technology Program
Targeted to: Individuals with a High School Diploma or GED interested in post-secondary education.
Skills offered: Training to become entry-level veterinary technicians in clinical positions that may include any area in the full spectrum of veterinary medicine (small, large, exotic or laboratory animal nursing).