About Biotechnology - Bachelor Of Science (b.s.) in Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

The Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology is a Purdue University degree offered in the Department of Biology. It is only available to students who have earned an associate degree in Biotechnology from Ivy Tech Community College. 

Biotechnology uses living organisms to help make products. The biotechnology industry has been going through some transformative changes that mandate more sophisticated workforce training at many levels. To help place central Indiana at the forefront in the preparation of a suitable workforce for existing industry, IUPUI has developed this bachelor’s degree level training program. We also strive to provide a flexible training program that may be attractive to biotechnology industries considering a move to Indiana.

This program has been developed in collaboration with the several local biotechnology industries to ensure relevance and appropriateness of the education-training program content.

The program includes an extensive industrial internship along with the basic and applied courses in biotechnology. Students graduate having met industrial objectives for preparation for positions in the biotechnology industry. 

The curriculum of the bachelor’s degree also allows flexibility within the major and with electives to meet basic requirements for application to most graduate and professional programs. Students are also encouraged to participate in research.

​​​Academic qualification equivalents

• students should hold the Standard XII with 50% or above.

English language requirements (one of the below):

Students who are admitted with TOEFL iBT of 60-94 or IELTS of 5.5-6.5 will take the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) placement test. Admitted students with Duolingo scores will also be required to take the EAP placement test. Depending on your EAP test results, you may take EAP courses at the same time as your academic major courses for one or two semesters. Your letter of admission will indicate if you are required to take this test.

Indiana University Tuition Fees

Indiana University-Purdue University Cost of Attendance

Before applying for admission in a foreign country, applicants should always prepare their funds ahead of time. An anticipated budget for overseas students wishing to study in the United States has been computed below for all international aspirants hoping to enrol at the institute.