Medical Biotechnology, Advanced Technical Certificate (ATC)
About the Program
Biotechnology is an integrated discipline consisting of chemistry, biology, physics, microbiology, molecular biology, cellular physiology, nanotechnology, etc. With new discoveries and emergence of new knowledge in these fields, there is robust growth in the field of biotechnology with dominant application in health care sector that includes research, development and manufacturing of novel medicinal and bio-molecular products for detection, diagnosis, treatment, and management of various infectious diseases like HIV, COVID-19, and metabolic disorders like cancer, heart disease, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, etc, in the State of Texas and the nation.
AWARD TYPES: Advanced Technical Certificate
AREA OF STUDY: Health Sciences
Degrees and Certificates
Learn more about the Degrees and Certificates offered by this program by visiting the HCC Catalog.
Program Outcomes
Students will be able to:
Conduct Medical Biotechnology Research by performing various analytical laboratory techniques.
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Produce Bio-Therapeutics and Diagnostic Products and Demonstrate proper lab procedures and maintenance of equipment.
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Apply Safety and Quality Control Standards in Biological, Biomedical and Clinical Laboratories.
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Perform Data Management and Analysis in Bio-Industrial / Medical Biotechnology Operations.
Ready to apply? OK let's start!
Applications for this program are accepted during the application window listed in the Admission Guide. Application evaluations will begin once the application window closes.
All admission communications will be sent via email, so please check your personal and HCC email accounts regularly.
1. See if you qualify for the Medical Biotechnology, Advanced Technical Certificate (ATC)
2. Review the admissions guide
Please review the admissions guide for the desired program:
If you don’t yet meet the program prerequisites, the Pre-Healthcare Academy can help you get there.
3. Are you a current/former HCC student?
If you are currently/formerly a registered HCC student with a valid student ID number and preferred email address, please proceed to step 4.
If you do not have an HCC student ID number, first apply to HCC at ApplyTexas.org .
4. Apply to the program.
View and fill out the important documents below:
Resources
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Get in touch
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