Program Overview
In the post-genome era, as incredible advances have unlocked our genetic information, biotechnology has emerged as the third great technological revolution of our time, along with the Industrial and the computer/information technology revolutions before it. As a student in the biology and biotechnology program at Endicott, you'll receive cutting-edge technical training in courses and laboratory sessions that, together, provide knowledge and methodological skills in areas like:
- Genomics
- Bioethics
- Molecular Biology
- Bioinformatics
Whether you pursue an internship at a startup company in Endicott's STEM incubator, at a biotechnology company, or at a hospital, opportunities in nearby Boston, Cambridge, and surrounding areas are numerous.
Discoveries and applications related to biotechnology present a multitude of career opportunities in fields such as:
- Biotechnology
- Pharmaceuticals
- Research and Development
- Health
- Food and Nutrition
- Energy
Program Highlights
- Outstanding internship opportunities - startups, research universities, medical centers, and local biotech companies near Endicott make for diverse opportunities.
- Multitude of career options - work in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company, research institute, or hospital; pursue graduate or professional school to become a doctor, physician assistant, dentist, pharmacist, or run your own research lab.
- Outstanding facilities - modern teaching/research labs, computer labs, and specialized facilities that include a DNA sequencing center, tissue culture room, fluorescent microscopes, high content imaging system, chemical instrumentation, Anatomage virtual dissection table, and augmented and virtual reality simulations.
- Incubator space - room for startup companies (including student and faculty initiatives) that provides space for internship opportunities.
- Technical skills - develop biotechnology lab skills and learn how to do data analysis (e.g., statistics, bioinformatics) by coding in R.
- Outstanding guest lecturers - Sir Richard Roberts (Chief Scientific Officer at New England BioLabs and Nobel Laureate), Dr. Robert Langer (David H. Koch Institute Professor, MIT), Dr. David Mooney (Robert P. Pinkas Family Professor of Bioengineering, Harvard), Sir Richard Roberts (New England BioLabs and 1993 Nobel Laureate in Physiology and Medicine), Dr. Joyce Wong (Professor, Boston University), the New England BioLabs Seminar Series.
- Active Biology/Biotechnology Club - group events, panel discussions with alumni, career events.
- Phi Sigma Biological Sciences Honor Society - home to the National Office and President (Dr. Wong).
Endicott's biology and biotechnology program also offers the following concentration:
Experiential learning is transformative
The Endicott Experiential Edge
“Learn by doing” isn’t just a motto—it’s our mission. As one of the first schools in the country to require three internships for every student, you'll have opportunities to transform classroom learning into real-world experience, giving you a head start on your career and an edge in the competitive job market. We call this the Endicott Experiential Edge. You’ll graduate with a degree, a resume, and a bold vision for your future.
Become a Global Gull
Open to all majors and student-athletes, our study abroad program provides life-changing opportunities where you’ll build lasting friendships, confidence, and a deeper understanding of the world around you.
Career Readiness
Our extensive resources and expert staff will support you with career advising, interview skills, networking, and crafting your resume and cover letters, so you can find that job after graduation.
Graduate With a Degree, a Resume & a Job
Endicott provides an outstanding education, along with opportunities to work in your field and build your resume through three internships. Whether you pursue graduate school or embark on your career right after graduation, your time at Endicott will prepare you for the next step. Take a look at what our graduates have been up to lately.
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Internship Sites
Abiomed
Cell Signaling
CM&B
New England Aquarium
Stryker Medical -
Employers
Dana-Farber
Moderna
Johnson & Johnson
Consigli
BioPoint Inc.
Learn More About Endicott
Endicott is all about experience—to learn, intern, travel, grow, and make the most of your life at college. With unforgettable experiences that build your confidence and your resume, you’ll leave college confident and ready for the world.
- Before applying: get answers to your questions from our helpful admission staff, as well as advice on tuition and financial aid.
- During your four years: connect with professors and peers and access unique experiential learning opportunities.
- Approaching graduation and beyond: gain career and networking support to help you get where you want to go, now and into the future.
You will learn from highly skilled faculty who bring their active industry experience into the classroom, so you don’t just learn from a textbook—you’ll be taught best practices from seasoned professionals.
You will benefit from our pioneering internship program, offering unique hands-on learning experiences and get the Endicott Experiential Edge—real-world experience, and career support that gives you an edge in the competitive job market.
And you’ll gain lifelong access to our alumni network and knowledgeable Career Center staff, who are there to help you meet your goals at any stage of your career, now or in the future. Once a Gull, always a Gull!
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