Biotechnology Laboratory Technology, A.S.

Acceptance Criteria

In order to qualify for the first semester of Biotechnology Lab Technician (BLT) courses, students must:

• Possess overall college GPA of 2.0
• Demonstrate college readiness in reading and writing in one of the following ways:
  
  • PERT, Accuplacer, SAT, ACT or other college placement exam scores indicating ENC1101 College Composition placement.
  • College Composition coursework. Please see an advisor to evaluate your coursework.
• Complete the following coursework with a grade of ‘C’ or higher:
  
  • MAC1105 College Algebra (3 Credit Hours)
  • STA2023 Statistics (3 Credit Hours). May be taken in first 2 semesters.
  • BSC2010/L General Biology 1 with lab (4 Credit Hours)
  • CHM1025/L Intro to Chemistry with lab (4 Credit Hours). May be taken in first semester.

All transcripts and coursework must be evaluated and accepted by Santa Fe College prior to the application date in order to qualify for application.

To help protect patients and students, upon acceptance to an Emerging Technologies Program, all students must undergo state and federal background checks and show proof of certain immunizations and negative drug screenings as required by clinical affiliates. Students will be provided instructions to complete these tasks at the appropriate time. For more information regarding the application process, please visit the "Before You Apply" webpage.

For more information on program specific expectations and to view the Phlebotomy Student Handbook, please visit the "Prospective and Current Students" webpage.

See Application Dates and Deadlines and closely review other requirements Before You Apply.

All tuition and fees are estimated costs and subject to change without notice.

Program Costs Breakdown

Tuition for 61 Credit Hours:

• $6,512.97 Florida Residents
• $23,356.90 Non-Florida Residents

Lab Fees: *Cost varies per course

Textbooks:

• $1,740.00 (buying used at Barnes & Noble)

Internship Fees:

• $123.00 Background Checks (if required)
• $135.00 Drug Screen (if required)
• *Cost varies - Physical (dependent on provider and insurance)

Program Cost Totals:

• $8,475.97 Florida Residents
• $25,319.90 Non-Florida Residents

Scholarships

There are many scholarships available for Santa Fe College students to apply to. Please visit the Scholarships webpage for more information and how to apply.

Financial Aid

There are many options to finance your education. You may be eligible for Federal Grants, Work Study, State Grants, Federal Loans, and Institutional Scholarships. Please visit the Financial Aid page for more information and application instructions.

Veterans Benefits

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• Students will be able to Conduct research or assist in research, including the collection of information and samples, water, soil, plants, and animals.
• Students will possess the technical background to Analyze experimental data and interpret results from biotechnology research.
• Students Keep detailed logs of all work-related activities.
• Students display proficiency in, computer-interfaced equipment.
• Clean, maintain and prepare supplies and work areas.
• Measure or weigh compounds and solutions for use in testing.
• Students Isolate, identify, and prepare specimens for examination.
• Conduct standardized biological, microbiological, or biochemical tests and laboratory analyses to evaluate the quantity or quality of physical or chemical substances in food or other products.
• Examine animals and specimens to detect the presence of disease or other problems.
• Participate in the research, development, or manufacturing of medicinal and pharmaceutical preparations.
• Monitor laboratory work to ensure compliance with set standards.
• Provide technical support and services for scientists and engineers working in fields such as agriculture, environmental science, resource management, biology, and health sciences.
• Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research personnel.

The Biotechnology Laboratory Technology Program is a two year (24 month) program.

Program Specific Biotechnology courses have extensive hands on in person laboratory requirements. The program is a total of 61.00 credit hours including prerequisites.

Santa Fe College prepares you to go directly into a specialized career locally or nationally in one of the most exciting emerging fields today. Graduates from our program will be given hands on experience in techniques including mammalian, plant, yeast & bacteria cell culture, DNA/RNA/protein extraction and purification, Western & Southern blot analysis, PCR (including rt & q-PCR), ELISA, enzyme activity assays, and genetic cloning & sequencing. Upon completion of the A.S. in biotechnology students will qualify for entry level associate or technician level positions at several local companies or academic/governmental laboratories. The program also provides a sound basis for further education in the sciences by giving students hands-on biotechnology laboratory experience. The program is sustained by a formal partnership between Santa Fe College, University of Florida and industries related to biotechnology. The curriculum, faculty and facilities were established with guidance from local employers to meet student needs.

The following is an example of an academic timeline. Course offerings are subject to change.

Term 1

• MAC1105 College Algebra (3 Credit Hours)
• BSC1421 Intro to Biotech (3 Credit Hours)
• BSC1421L Intro to Biotech lab (1 Credit Hour)
• ENC1101 College Comp. (3 Credit Hours)

Term 2

• Social Science (2 Credit Hours)
• Science lecture and lab (4 Credit Hours)
• BSC2426C Methods 1 (3 Credit Hours)
• STA2023 Statistics (3 Credit Hours)

Term 3

• MCB2010 Microbiology (3 Credit Hours)
• MCB2010L Microbiology Lab (1 Credit Hour)
• BSC2427C Methods 2 (3 Credit Hours)
• BSC2423C Proteins (3 Credit Hours)

Term 4

• BSC2416C Cell Culture (3 Credit Hours)
• CHM2124C Quantitative Chem (3 Credit Hours)
• ETI2160C Metrology (3 Credit Hours)
• ETI2170 QA and Regulatory (3 Credit Hours)

Term 5

• MLT2191 Histology (3 Credit Hours)
• MLT2191L Histology Lab (1 Credit Hour)
• ETI2411 Manufacturing (3-D printing) (3 Credit Hours)
• ETI2411L Manufacturing lab (3-D Printing) (1 Credit Hour)
• Humanities (3 Credit Hours)

Term 6

• BSC2435 Bioinformatics (1 Credit Hour)
• BSC2847 Scientific Communication for Biotechnology (2 Credit Hours)
• BSC2943 Biotechnology Internship (3 Credit Hours)

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the organizational structure of a bioscience workplace.
• Demonstrate knowledge of legislative regulations in a bioscience workplace.
• Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills by analyzing data collected in a bioscience workplace.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the specific skills-sets employed in a bioscience workplace.
• Demonstrate knowledge of workplace professionalism and communication.

Program Effectiveness captures the quality of a program using qualitative data such as program completion and job placement.

Program completion rates

• 2019 – 89%
• 2020 – 98%

Employed

• 2019 – 99%
• 2020 – 100%

Note: This degree is not contingent on passing any external exams or licensures.

Most students in the Biotech A.S. degree track into the Medical Laboratory Science or Industrial Biotechnology B.A.S. degrees. In that case, these students would only be required to complete an internship at the B.A.S. level.

The required biotech internship hours are 240 at a biotech facility. However, most students in the Biotech A.S. degree track into the Medical Laboratory Science or Industrial Biotechnology B.A.S. degrees. In that case, these students would only be required to complete an internship at the B.A.S. level.

Disclosure

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is not the bill that you will receive from Santa Fe College. It is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend Santa Fe College for one academic year including tuition, books, course materials, living expenses, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses.

Tuition and fees in the cost of attendance below are calculated for credit hour programs, assuming enrollment in 12 credit hours in the Fall and Spring semesters. Actual tuition and fees may vary by program. For a better understanding of your chosen program’s tuition and fees, see program costs above.

Undergraduate Lower Division Courses (A.A./A.S. Degree Courses)

	Off-Campus*	Off-Campus with Parent**
Tuition and Fees In-State: $106.77 per credit Out-Of-State: $382.90 per credit	In-State: $2,563 Out-Of-State: $9,190	In-State: $2,563 Out-Of-State: $9,190
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment	$783	$783
Living Expenses (Food & Housing)	$10,465	$4,600
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses	$3,500	$3,500
Transportation	$1,850	$1,850
Dependent Care^	Variable	Variable
Loan Fees^^	$37	$37
Total	In-State: $19,198 Out-Of-State: $25,825	In-State: $13,333 Out-Of-State: $19,960

Undergraduate Upper Division Courses (Bachelor's Degree Courses)

	Off-Campus*	Off-Campus with Parent**
Tuition and Fees In-State: $126.33 per credit Out-Of-State: $428.83 per credit	In-State: $3,032 Out-Of-State: $10,292	In-State: $3,032 Out-Of-State: $10,292
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment	$783	$783
Living Expenses (Food & Housing)	$10,465	$4,600
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses	$3,500	$3,500
Transportation	$1,850	$1,850
Dependent Care^	Variable	Variable
Loan Fees^^	$37	$37
Total	In-State: $19,667 Out-Of-State: $26,825	In-State: $13,712 Out-Of-State: $21,062

* Off-Campus: you intend to live off-campus but not with your parent(s).

** Off-Campus with Parent: you intend to live with your parent(s) or other relatives.

^ Dependent Care: Variable amount added automatically when student reports dependents on FAFSA.

^^ Loan Fees: Estimated average for students borrowing federal Direct Loans. Actual fees vary by loan type and amount borrowed.

Note: All costs and rates are subject to change for the upcoming year.

For more detailed information, visit SF's Cost of Attendance page.