Summary

Gain extensive hands-on lab skills and conceptual knowledge to enter into a career in biotechnology, ranging from research and biopharma to clinical laboratories. Connect with paid internship opportunities. Designed for learners who have already have a degree or prior experience. Classes run as a series from Fall to Summer quarter, with in-person labs Monday to Thursday for all quarters except Summer.
Completion Award
Certificate of Completion
Length of Study
37 Credits
Starting Quarter
Fall
Location
On Campus

The career outlook in the field of biotechnology is very promising with over 100 biotechnology-related facilities in the Seattle metropolitan area. The proliferation of new technologies is expanding employment opportunities in research, production, development and manufacturing; examples include work as a Laboratory Assistant, Lab Specialist or Research Assistant. 

Potential employers include: University or privately owned biotechnology research and production labs; pharmaceutical or forensics labs; and fisheries, oceanographic and other nature resource management organizations. For more, please visit career information and resources at https://www.shoreline.edu/job-career-services/career-center/default.aspx 

Gainful Employment

Federal regulations require certain educational programs that qualify for a variety of federal student funding to comply with Gainful Employment rules.

Gainful Employment Information

Estimated Tuition & Fees

(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)

2025-2026 Estimated Tuition & Fees

Per quarter WA- Resident BAS-WA Resident Non-WA Resident International Contract
1 Credit $131.39 $255.37 $338.73 $339.30
5 Credit $656.95 $1,276.85 $1,693.65 $1,696.50
12 Credit $1,440.08 $2,576.28 $3,530.44 $3,540.14
15 Credit $1,629.35 $2,610.15 $3,745.15 $3,760.85

 

Additional Fees
Approximately $660 per year in lab fees

Ways to pay for school

Federal aid, scholarships, grants, and more are available to help you pay for school.

Next Steps

Admission to this program is through an application process. Applicants need to meet the eligibility requirements and apply to the program as well as the College. Faculty and staff are available to assist with the process.

This program has a rolling admissions process. Applications are accepted at any time in advance of each fall quarter. Qualified applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

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