Biological Technician
Associate in Arts for Transfer
Program Details
The Biological Technician Associate in Science Degree is designed for students who wish to obtain the skills required to gain employment in bioscience and biotechnology industries, as well as for incumbent workers seeking career opportunities. Upon completion of this program, students will be eligible to obtain employment as laboratory assistants, biomanufacturing technicians, or research and development technicians. A grade of C or better is required in each course. This degree requires 29-34 units in the major, in addition to other graduation requirements.
Pathways
We don’t have detailed information about different pathways or courses for this program.
For more information about this program pathways and courses make an appointment with the school counselor.
Create a customized education plan that fits your needs and ensure that you have sufficient units to graduate (at least 60 semester units or 90 quarter units for an associate degree and 120 semester units or 180 quarter units for a bachelor’s degree).
Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bioinformatics Scientists
Bachelor's degree, Post-doctoral training
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 54,500
- High salary: 159,780
- Average salary: 93330
Bioinformatics Technicians
Bachelor's degree, Master's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 40,330
- High salary: 154,140
- Average salary: 71490
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral degree, Post-doctoral training
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 50,760
- High salary: 169,560
- Average salary: 83460
All Careers in Biological Technician (16)
| Business Intelligence Analysts | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 112,590 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Data Managers | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 112,590 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | Certificate after high school, Associate's degree | Rising | 108,970 |
| Document Management Specialists | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 108,970 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Rising | 108,970 |
| Web Administrators | Bachelor's degree, Some college | Rising | 108,970 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | Bachelor's degree, Post-doctoral training | Rising | 93,330 |
| Biologists | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 93,330 |
| Geneticists | Post-doctoral training, Master's degree | Rising | 93,330 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | Post-doctoral training, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 93,330 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Post-doctoral training | Rising | 83,460 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | High school diploma/GED | Stable | 77,390 |
| Photonics Technicians | Associate's degree, High school diploma/GED | Stable | 77,390 |
| Bioinformatics Technicians | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 71,490 |
| Medical Equipment Repairers | Associate's degree, High school diploma/GED | Rising | 62,630 |
| Biological Technicians | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 52,000 |
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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Demonstrate good observational skills and the ability to follow complex protocols, use laboratory math quickly and accurately, interpret experimental results accurately, troubleshoot experimental mistakes, and maintain a detailed laboratory notebook.
- Demonstrate the ability to use standard equipment, materials, and techniques employed in industry and university laboratories based in biological science and biotechnology.