Bachelor of Biotechnology
- Reno, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A four-year degree applying biology and chemistry to medicine, Agriculture and industry.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Biotechnology can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
- Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Biopharmaceutical sector
- Drug manufacturing
- Diagnostic systems for human or animal health
- Food production improvement
Curriculum
- Year 1: Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics and one other science. Year 2: Biotechnology
- Chemistry and one further subject. Year 3 focuses on Biotechnology and Chemistry
- Year 4 concentrates on Biotechnology with an industry work placement subject to availability.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Undergraduate: 3.0 academic GPA on a 4.0 scale with 4 units native language
- 3 math
- 3 natural science and 3 social science
- SAT/ACT not required
- passport copy and official transcripts
- English proficiency by TOEFL iBT 61
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 95
- PTE 46 or Cambridge 169 unless exempt.
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Copy
- High School Transcripts
How to apply
- Check the requirements: 3.0 academic GPA
- required high school units and English proficiency
- with deadlines of 2026-12-15 (January 2027) and 2027-04-07 (August 2027). Complete the International Student Application online and pay the USD 95 application fee. Submit a passport copy and official high school transcripts sent by the school
- plus TOEFL
- IELTS
- Duolingo
- PTE or Cambridge scores unless exempt. Admitted students then provide financial and visa information to the Office of International Students and Scholars.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $31,413 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $95 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | OISS scholarships of 300-5000 USD per year support eligible F-1 or J-1 degree-seeking students, subject to GPA, enrollment and annual scholarship application requirements. College and departmental awards may also apply. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days left
Scholarships
OISS scholarships of 300-5000 USD per year support eligible F-1 or J-1 degree-seeking students, subject to GPA, enrollment and annual scholarship application requirements. College and departmental awards may also apply.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $31,413 USD per year. The application fee is $95 USD. The estimated living cost is $19,680 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.
OISS scholarships of 300-5000 USD per year support eligible F-1 or J-1 degree-seeking students, subject to GPA, enrollment and annual scholarship application requirements. College and departmental awards may also apply.