What is biotechnology: microscopy?
To unlock the deepest mysteries of life, you need to get close to your subject – really close.
As a microscopy student in the biotechnology program, you’ll learn to use the latest techniques and specialized equipment to analyze samples at a cellular, and even atomic level.
The microscopy concentration features specialized courses that utilize advanced microscopes typically unavailable to undergraduates.
AT A GLANCE
Choosing our biotechnology: microscopy program
Biotechnology is a high-demand field addressing society’s needs in medicine, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture. You'll be sought after by industries who seek graduates with a portfolio of technical and communication skills.
You'll become familiar with laser-scanning confocal microscopes and learn to use scanning electron, and transmission electron microscopy. Best of all, you will apply what you’ve learned in the classroom to a real-world research problem through an internship or research with a faculty member.
Created with input from our Biotechnology Industry Advisory Board, our biotechnology program emphasizes laboratory-intensive, hands-on technical skills alongside professional development like resume and interview preparation.
An Accelerated MS in Biology is available for CMU undergraduates.
Biotechnology program highlights
As a student in the biotechnology program, you will:
- Graduate ready for a job: A core focus of this program is career preparation; you will receive mentorship and guidance on your resume and interview and communication skills.
- Fine-tune your research skills: Work with our award-winning faculty members in high-tech laboratories right on campus.
- Intern in your field: Biotechnology majors are assisted in finding an internship in their field, giving them hands-on work experience.
- Interact with industry leaders: You'll have access to the members of our Biotechnology Advisory Board who helped create the biotechnology program.
Biotechnology careers
Biotechnology is a high-demand field addressing society’s needs in medicine, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture. You will be sought after by industries who seek graduates with a portfolio of technical and communication skills.
Career | Projected Salary |
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Biological Technician | $53,560 |
Microbiologist | $81,990 |
Microbiology Medical Technologist | $50,587 |
Food Science Technician | $51,320 |
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologist | $57,380 |
Clinical Laboratory Technician | $57,800 |
Microscopy facility
Learn more about the microscopy facility at Central Michigan University and how you can start researching with cutting-edge equipment right on campus.
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