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BIOL 150	Principles of Molecular and Cellular Biology*
BIOL 152	Principles of Organismal Biology*
BIOL 350	Introduction to Genetics
BIOL 400	Fundamentals of Microbiology
BIOL 402	Fundamentals of Microbiology Lab
BIOL 405	Lab in Genetics
BIOL 416	Cell Structure and Function
BIOL 430	Molecular Biology Laboratory
BIOL 599	Senior seminar in Molecular Biosciences (must be taken in senior year)
BIOL 600	Introduction to Biochemistry
*can be taken at Johnson County Community College (BIOL 135 and BIOL 150)

This is an example of the final stage of the 2+2+2 partnership between area high schools, JCCC and the KU Edwards campus. It shows how students interested in completing their bachelor’s degree in biotechnology can build upon their associate degree.

Molecular Biosciences (B.S.)
at KU Edwards Campus
The bachelor of science in molecular biosciences program offers students a strong background in genetics, microbiology, cell biology and biochemistry, as well as laboratory skills in genetics and microbiology. This program can prepare individuals for graduate or health-related professional schools. Many graduates have entered medical school, dental school, and graduate school with high success rates. Others pursue careers in many scientific pursuits in industry and academic research at such places as the Stowers Institute, KU Medical Center, Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City Kansas Crime Laboratory, Heritage Laboratories, and Quintiles.

The program is geared for students who already have earned an associate’s degree or equivalent hours and are looking to complete the last two years necessary for a bachelor's degree.

General Biology Electives (11 credit hours)
BIOL courses 400+ level, including at least 2 hours of lab credit and 2 hours of seminar/topics course.

Additionally, students will need to complete 36-37 hours in general science requirements and 33 hours in general education requirements in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Overall, students will need to complete at least 124 total hours, including 45 hours at the junior/senior level to meet KU’s bachelor’s degree requirements.

Bachelor’s degrees can also be completed at other Kansas state universities and their campuses including University of Kansas (KU - Lawrence), Kansas State University (KSU), Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University, Pittsburg State University and Wichita State University. Basic majors such as biology and chemistry may be pursued to follow a career in biotechnology. Graduate and professional studies can also be continued at these institutions as well to take your career as far as it can go. KU - alternative science majors might include genetics, microbiology, pharmaceutical chemistry or a variety of engineering degrees. (www.ku.edu) KSU - for those interested in non-human biotechnology, majors may be animal science, biological and agricultural engineering or food science. (www.k-state.edu) Emporia State - a useful major would be biochemistry and molecular biology. (www.emporia.edu) Fort Hays State - bioethical studies, forensic science and technology leadership are novel majors to undertake. (www.fhsu.edu) Pittsburg State - those interested in the computer side of biotechnology could major in computer science-informational systems (www.pittstate.edu) Wichita State - in addition to the basic science majors, graduate degrees in engineering systems, manufacturing systems engineering and ergonomics/human factors could also be tied into biotechnology manufacturing. (www.wichita.edu) Numerous colleges throughout the state also have bachelor's degrees that can be used to develop a career in biotechnology.