Business Professional Returns to School and Attains Biotechnology Job Before Graduating
Shelley Nevins has helped to effect change on a global level as a graduate of the 100% online UW Applied Biotechnology program.
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Meet the Faculty of the UW Master’s in Applied Biotechnology
The UW Master of Science in Applied Biotechnology faculty are either faculty at one of the UW partner campuses or are biotechnology industry experts serving as adjunct faculty with specialty areas including bioinformatics, biotechnology, intellectual property, product development, quality control, regulatory affairs, and more.
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Meet the Advisory Board of the UW Master’s in Applied Biotechnology
The online Master of Science in Applied Biotechnology and Graduate Certificate in Applied Bioinformatics is supported by an advisory board, whose members include biotechnology experts with experience in genetic testing, cell and gene therapy, R&D of cancer detection, intellectual property rights, and more.
What is Biotechnology?
Biotechnology is an expansive field, founded on human curiosity and ingenuity. Scientists have continually introduced products to the world that help cure disease in humans and animals, improve crop resistance to pests, and offer alternate sources of energy so that we can reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and negate related environmental consequences.
Applied Biotechnology Careers and Salaries
Although biotechnology is a relatively young industry its impact has been considerable. Applied biotechnology is biotechnology with an industry focus and emphasis on practical skills that allow graduates to pursue jobs in a variety of settings, such as industrial, food, agriculture, environmental, and healthcare.
UW Applied Biotechnology Academic Director Wins Regent Scholar Award for Research on Agrochemicals
The Regent Scholar Award supports Dr. Levenstein's research program with undergraduates at UW-Platteville.
An Inside Look at a UW Applied Biotechnology Course: Ethics, Safety, and Regulatory Environments in Biotechnology
Wondering what a course in the UW Applied Biotechnology program looks like? Learn more about ABT 705: Ethics, Safety, and Regulatory Environments in Biotechnology.
New, Online Graduate Certificate in Applied Bioinformatics to Launch this Fall
Certificate offers skills training in flexible, online format. Gain proficiency in data science, statistics, machine learning, data visualization, programming.
Biotechnology Around the World
Guest writer Dr. Natalie Betz is the Academic Director of the UW Applied Biotechnology program. She examines the role of biotechnology around the world.
Biotechnology’s Past, Present, and Future
Dr. Melinda Verdone reviews past and present biotechnology advancements, while taking a look at the near future development of growing plants in space.