Program of Study: Biotechnology: AS - Salt Lake Community College

Jun 28, 2025

2024-2025 SLCC General Catalog

Associate of Science | 61 credits minimum

Program Website
Academic Advising

Program Description
The SLCC Biotechnology AS Program prepares students for employment in Utah’s growing biotech industry, while also preparing them for transfer to higher education. Most SLCC Biotech students get an industry job well before or soon after they earn their AS, and most biotech employers offer tuition reimbursement as a benefit.

Transfer/Articulation Information
Please refer to the Student Resources section of the SLCC University Transfer webpage.

Estimated Cost for Students
Tuition and student fees: http://www.slcc.edu/student/financial/tuition-fees.aspx
Supplies: $10

Note: Fees vary based upon specific registration and are subject to changes.

General Education Requirements

Complete all General Education courses. Refer to Notes for program specific requirements and recommendations.

Associate of Science (AS) / Associate of Arts (AA) Degree General Education Requirements

Program General Education Notes

REQUIRED:

Quantitative Literacy (QL): MATH 1050 or higher

International Global (IG): BTEC 1000

Life Sciences (LS): requirement met through pre-major coursework.

Physical Science (PS): requirement met through pre-major coursework.

Program Requirements

Required Courses (32 Credits)

Elective Courses (3 credits)

Students require 3 elective credits to complete the Biotechnology AS. The following list indicates the additional courses required at the lower division level to earn a Bachelor’s of Science degree from UVU, and are thus recommended as electives.

Time to Completion & Graduation Map

Biotechnology AS: Full-time
Time to completion is 4 semesters based on a full-time minimum of 15 credits per semester. Less than 15 credits per semester will increase time to completion.

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcome alignment with Student Learning Outcomes in brackets.

Develop a general understanding of the biotechnology field, including applications of biotechnology and the role of regulations and quality in the biotechnology industry. [1,7]
Develop technical and analytical skills that are applicable in the field of biotechnology. [1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9]
Develop a solid foundation of knowledge on which to further their education in the sciences. [1,3,4,7,8]
Develop critical thinking skills used in applying the scientific method to problems. [1,4,7]
Develop essential communication skills necessary in working with complex information and concepts. [1,2,7]