Many North Carolina public and private universities offer undergraduate degrees relevant to biotechnology. A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree will open many doors, including careers such as scientist, engineer, and a range of opportunities as a corporate scientific professional.
With a B.S. degree, you will have excellent prospects for future advancement into both technical and management roles within a company. Many scientific careers (in industrial and academic settings) will require additional postgraduate degrees such as a Master of Science or Ph.D.
Other postgraduate degrees in business, law, and medicine are often necessary for corporate careers such as patent attorney, medical director, or business executive.
"North Carolina's public universities are euipping students with the cutting-edge knowledge and skill necessary for the scientific research, business, engineering, and biotechnology careers of tomorrow. Out new biomanufacturing educational facilities and programs are unparalleled in providing access to this growing industry." —Erskine Bowles, President, University of North Carolina