Program Description
The Medical Biotechnology Certificate program at UNM-Valencia Campus provides students with knowledge of applied molecular biology techniques, with practical training in cutting-edge laboratory procedures desired by biotechnology and laboratory industries. It also allows students to commit to experimental biomedical research early in their college career.
Career and Educational Advancement Opportunities
Completion of this certificate makes students competitive candidates for laboratory technician and research technologist positions offered by numerous biomedical laboratories located in New Mexico, such as UNM Health Sciences Labs, Sandia Labs, Lovelace Biomedical or TriCore.
Contact and Advising Information
Information about the certificate in Medical Biotechnology is available from the Advisement Center at 505.925.8560 or vcadvise@unm.edu, or the Academic Affairs Office at 505.925.8600.
Degree Requirements
| CHEM 1215 + 1215 L (General Chemistry for STEM Majors I + Lab) | 4 | ||
| Alternate Course: CHEM 1120 C (Introduction to Chemistry for Non-Majors) | |||
| BIOL 2101 + 2103 (Molecules to Cells + Introductory Biology Lab) | 4 | ||
| Alternate Course: BIOL 1140 and 1140 L (Biology for Health Sciences, Lecture + Lab) | |||
| BIOL 2305 (Microbiology for Health Sciences) | 4 | ||
| BIOL 2710 (Biotechnology Laboratory Techniques I) | 4 | ||
| BIOL 2715 (Biotechnology Laboratory Techniques II) | 4 | ||
