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Associate of Applied Technology

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

Four-year honours degree in applied biotechnology with a mandatory co-op term.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core concepts and methods from Applied Technology in Biotechnology to analyse relevant problems
Communicate findings
And develop subject-specific professional skills.

Career outcomes

Biotechnology sector
Stem cell and pharmaceutical research
Molecular biology laboratories

Curriculum

Four-year honours degree: eight semesters covering experimental design
Statistical data analysis
Bioinformatics
Handling microbial
Plant and animal material for genetic analysis
Molecular biology and chemical instrumentation
Plus at least four months of mandatory co-op.

Entry requirements

Academic

Completed or completing secondary school (first-time) with official English transcript
Transfer applicants with college credit follow the transfer checklist
Proof of funds for one year (I-20)

Accepted academic background

Completed or completing secondary school (first-time) with official English transcript; transfer applicants with college credit follow the transfer checklist; proof of funds for one year (I-20)

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 70 (4 on new 6-point scale)
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

Passport Identification Page
Official Academic Transcripts
Secondary School Completion Evidence
Financial Support Evidence
English Proficiency Evidence if Required

How to apply

Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$23,460 USD
Application fee	$40 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	CMU Tech, Bishop Campus (Grand Junction)
Faculty or school	Academic program division requires confirmation.
Department	Department of Applied Technology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	43
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	International Student Merit Scholarship 4,500 USD per semester for 3.0 GPA (university-level)

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
169 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.