Biotechnology · Clinical Laboratory Science · Microbiology

Biotechnology Option - Microbiology

Students enrolled in the Microbiology Program may select the Biotechnology Option and complete an industry-based internship in the final year of the program. This interdisciplinary approach provides students with a comprehensive overview of the biotechnology industry. Students receive academic training in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology and Molecular Genetics. Highlighted is the industry-based internship in the final year that prepares students for work in biotechnology-related research and development, biotechnology operations, quality assurance and regulatory affairs. The internship not only offers "real world" experience, but also provides a potential for employment in Biotechnology.

In addition to the courses specified for the major, the following courses are required to complete the program:

BIO437 Fundamentals of Molecular Biology
MIC190 Issues in Biotechnology
MIC211 Introductory Microbiology
MIC333 Immunology and Serology
MIC341 Principles of Cell Biology
MIC413 Advanced Microbiology Lecture I
MIC415 Advanced Microbiology Laboratory I
MIC499 Biotechnology Internship

and six additional credits of MIC or BCH course work.
MIC 414, 416 and 495 are not open to students pursuing the Biotechnology option.
The industry-based internship (MIC499) is conducted in cooperation with New England area biotechnology companies. Internships are awarded on a competitive basis and may be limited in number. Interested students should consult with the Program Director.

Course Decriptions from the URI Catalog

• Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics (BCH)
• Biology (BIO)
• Chemistry (CHM)
• Microbiology (MIC)
• Clinical Laboratory Sciences (MTC)