Academics

Biotech program trains future workforce

biomed_student_landing2The UAB biotechnology graduate program trains students in the science and business aspects of the field in which jobs are growing at a rate of 14.4 percent compared to 4.3 percent in other industries. More highly qualified graduates are needed to fill these well-paying jobs, and UAB’s certificate program is attracting them; both classes in the program’s first two years enrolled the maximum 20 students.

Faculty are recruiting for the fall 2011 class. More information is available on the School of Health Professions website at www.uab.edu/biotech.