Biotechnology Major
An Interdisciplinary Program
Program Overview
Training in the Undergraduate Program in Biotechnology is centered in applied genetics, biochemistry and molecular biology with options to focus in various application areas. The curriculum includes lab-based courses in molecular genetics, genetic engineering, genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics, microbiology, biochemistry and others with applications in medicine, biopharmaceutics, agriculture and environmental mediation. Our students go on to medical, dental or graduate schools in various related areas. Many enter the biopharmaceutical industry or other biotechnology-dependent industries with environmental or agricultural focus.
Six Options
The Biotechnology Major offers six options.
Tanush Nagavelli, Bioinformatics Option, Class of 2026
"My experience with the Bioinformatics option in the Biotechnology program has been nothing but positive. The faculty has been incredibly helpful, and you can tell they genuinely care about your academic and career development. The material that we learned in this major has helped in my career as well, so the knowledge is incredibly relevant."
Shriya Singaraju, General Biotechnology Option, Class of 2025
"The Biotechnology undergraduate program at Rutgers allowed me to pursue my passions in a supportive environment that encouraged scientific curiosity. The program's emphasis on hands-on and collaborative learning provided me with invaluable laboratory experience and lasting relationships with my peers and professors that have prepared me well for my career."
