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Biotechnology Laboratory Technology - Program Admission

Program admission

Proprietary schools, colleges, and universities all offer this program. If you want to study at a proprietary school, you can prepare for this program of study by completing your high school degree or getting a GED. If you want to study at a college or university, you can prepare for this program by taking the following courses: four years of English, three years of math, three years of social studies, and two years of science. Some colleges also require two years of a second language.

You may also be required to pass proficiency tests in algebra, English, and biology.

Below is a list of high school courses that will help prepare you for this program of study:

• Basic Computer
• General Computer Applications
• Computer Technology
• Community Health
• Safety and First Aid
• Healthcare Occupations
• Medical Lab Technology
• Healthcare Sciences Work Experience
• Physical Science
• Biology
• Advanced Biology courses
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Chemistry
• Advanced Chemistry courses
• Physics
• Life and Physical Sciences Lab Assistant
• Pre-Algebra
• Algebra
• Advanced Algebra courses

Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security.
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