• This is a field where biologists, chemists, physicists, computer scientists, philosophers and others work together to make exciting new advancements and conquer challenging problems that face society. From the age old practice of using yeast in baking bread and brewing beer to using modern recombinant DNA techniques to produce therapeutics like human insulin, biotechnologists use living organisms or life processes as tools to advance society.
  • Students in the Biotechnology program at Alma College study contemporary hot topics using modern techniques and lab instrumentation. They also have the opportunity to gain real-world experience by interacting with professionals in the industry.