Study at the Leading Edge of Biotechnology
Study bioscience and gain valuable lab skills working alongside experienced researchers. Austin Community College’s Biotechnology Program is a key partner in developing a biotech education center and is home to the Bioscience Incubator, which provides students with valuable exposure to emerging research.
Austin Community College is also home to the National Science Foundation (NSF) funded InnovATEBIO National Biotechnology Education Center. At the center, ACC students learn the latest technology that biotechnicians need to know to do their job effectively.
n the ACC Biotechnology Program, you’ll master basic and advance biotechnician competencies such as solution preparation, quality assurance/ quality control management, cGMP, batch record and documentation, upstream and downstream biomanufacturing skills, ELISA, Sanger and Next Gen Sequencing, qPCR, CRISPR technology, assay development, HPLC, FPLC, and GC techniques.
Career & Salary Information
Austin has become a biotech industry hub, according to the Austin Chamber of Commerce. Jobs can be found in five key fields including healthcare, agriculture, industrial, environmental, and regulation.
Awards & Program Maps
Choose the Award Path That’s Right for You
ACC offers stackable credentials. Certificates prepare you for a career change or career advancement and often include credits that count toward associate degrees. Associate degrees further increase your employability and help you build a strong foundation for university transfer. Learn about credential options.
This program has Fast Track Career options that let you skill up with an in-demand career certificate that employers are looking for. See awards below for Fast Track options.
| Program | Award Type | Award Title | Award Plan | Program Map | Optional Mode | Catalog Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology | Associate of Applied Science Degree | Biotechnology | Award Plan | Program Map | PCBIT | |
| Biotechnology | Advanced Technical Certificate | Biotechnology | Award Plan | Program Map | PCBIT | |
| Biotechnology | Certificate | Biotechnology Level 1 | Award Plan | Program Map | PCBIT |
Academic Department Contacts
| Academic Program | First Name | Last Name | Phone | Department Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology | Linnea | Fletcher | Call | Send Email | Visit Website |
| Biotechnology | Steven | Spurlock | Call | Send Email | Visit Website |
Request Information About Applying to ACC
Note: Bachelor’s Degree, Health Sciences, and other specialty programs may not appear in the Program Of Interest selection area. Use the Request for Information links on those pages to contact those program administrators.