The diversity of the biosciences field provides a wealth of employment opportunities for highly-skilled workers. Technicians have opportunities in the areas of research and development, quality control and assurance, manufacturing, agriculture and many other areas. Opportunities will remain strong, as a result of continued advancements in health care and technology, and increase in development of biofuels, enhanced agricultural research, and ongoing vaccine and threat detection for homeland security.
GCC offers the following programs:
Associate in Applied Science
University TransferPlease see an advisor for more information.
- Students planning to transfer to a 4-year College or University should complete a(n) AS degree at GCC.
- Students planning to transfer to ASU may refer to the appropriate Maricopa-ASU Partnership Program (MAPP) below for guidance in selecting courses towards their AS degree.
- Students may also fulfill course work towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Molecular Biosciences/Biotechnology from ASU. Please consult an advisor or the Arizona Course Equivalency Guide to determine which GCC courses are equivalent to the ones listed on this checklist, including CHM 151/LL, CHM 152/LL, CHM 235/235LL, CHM 236/LL, PHY111, and PHY 112, along with courses to fulfill the General Education requirements for an AS degree.
- Students completing their AAS may transfer those credits towards a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree with a concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology Research from ASU West.
General Program Information
The Biotechnology & Molecular Biosciences program trains technicians to work in research and development, bio-manufacturing, and the drug-discovery and testing areas of biotechnology. The exposure to an academic environment that simulates the contemporary biotechnological workplace, inclusive of analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, will for a strong technical foundation sought by employers. The successful completion of the program will also provide the educational foundation for those wishing to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry, clinical laboratory medicine, forensics or environmental testing laboratories.
If you have questions or need more information, please contact Jim Tuohy or the Biology Department at (623) 845-3845.
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