Medical Biotechnology - Bachelor of Science

Accepting Applications for Early Assurance for High School Seniors and Regular Admission:

Early Assurance for High School, Early Assurance for College Freshmen and Regular Admissions.

The baccalaureate program in medical biotechnology educates students in the areas of molecular biology and aspects of clinical laboratory science that pertain to biomedical research and laboratory diagnosis.

Biotechnology is the cornerstone for creating and developing advances in research and products that improve the health of people and the environments in which they work and live. Biotechnology has many applications, including combating rare diseases, helping reduce our environmental footprint, and developing safe and efficient manufacturing processes.

What Does a Medical Biotechnologist Do?

Graduates specializing in medical biotechnology work with a team to conduct medical research in academic or industrial settings. In university laboratories, these individuals assist scientists by performing experiments used in medical research into the prevention and treatment of human diseases such as heart disease, cancer, AIDS, and genetic diseases. In industrial laboratories, biotechnologists help develop and manufacture pharmaceutical drugs or vaccines.

Program Details

3 Ways to Apply

There are three ways to apply to the Medical Biotechnology BS program at SUNY Upstate’s College of Health Professions.

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Early Assurance for High School Seniors

This Early Assurance Program is for high school seniors. It's designed to give those interested in pursuing a degree at SUNY Upstate Medical University an opportunity to apply early.

SUNY Upstate is an upper-division transfer college specializing in healthcare careers. Those accepted into the Early Assurance Program will take their prerequisite courses at the accredited college of their choice. Then, they'll complete their junior and senior years of study at Upstate to complete their degree.

For Fall 2027 Admissions, applications are due:

Mar 1, 2025

Early Assurance Program for High School Seniors

Early Assurance for College Freshmen

The 2024-2025 admissions cycle will be the last time applicants can apply via the Early Assurance for College Freshmen application. Applicants will continue to be able to apply regular admission.

This Early Assurance Program is for college freshmen. It's designed to give those interested in pursuing their bachelor’s degree at SUNY Upstate Medical University an opportunity to apply early. Students receive a decision while in their freshman year of college.

For Fall 2026 Admissions, applications are due:

Mar 1, 2025

Early Assurance Program for College Freshmen

Regular Admissions

Regular admission applicants take the prerequisite courses at the accredited college of their choice with the goal to pursue a bachelor’s degree at SUNY Upstate Medical University.

Students who have completed a bachelor’s degree and are applying to a bachelor’s degree program at Upstate are considered transfer applicants.

For Fall 2025 Admissions, applications are due:

February 15, 2025

Or once the program and alternate lists have filled – whichever happens first.

Regular Admission & Transfer Students Applicants

Why Choose Upstate for Medical Biotechnology?

5 reasons to choose the Medical Biotechnology program at SUNY Upstate College of Health Professions:

Students gain hands-on experience in modern laboratories featuring the latest technology.
Faculty are personable and accommodating and instructors are readily available.
Students are immersed in a professional environment focused on healthcare medicine, treatment, and research.
Students are exposed to a wide range of academic and professional opportunities, including lectures by leading medical experts.
Students have opportunities for internships at prominent laboratories.

Degree Outcomes

Graduates will receive the Bachelor of Science in Medical Biotechnology. They will have the following skills:

Communicating lab test results accurately and clearly, with tests ranging from low to high complexity.
Demonstrating safe working practices, while complying with regulations and guidelines.
Effectively working as a team to accomplish the goals of the work unit or laboratory.
Demonstrating ethical standards and tolerance while establishing effective work relationships.

Upon graduation, students are eligible to sit for the Technologist in Molecular Biology Exam offered through ASCP. Graduates may also qualify for a NYS Limited License in Molecular Testing with additional training.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of our program have gone on to secure employment as research technicians in university laboratories, research associates or quality control analysts in industry, clinical research coordinators, and sales representatives for laboratory diagnostic companies.

In addition, many of our graduates have used their BS degree in Medical Biotechnology as a foundation to continue their education in graduate school, medical school, physician assistant programs, pharmacy school, patent law, and the NIH post-baccalaureate intramural training program.

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