Why study biotechnology at UMass Lowell?
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The Boston area is rich in biomedical, pharmaceutical and other biotech companies and organizations. UMass Lowell prepares Biotechnology Option students for careers in this area with practical, hands-on courses providing laboratory skills in Cell Culture, Recombinant Protein Production, Molecular Biology and Genetics.
The option is ideal for students interested in careers in pharmaceuticals, biomedical research, and a wide variety of other biotechnology fields.