The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Biomedical Sciences bachelor’s program is proud to launch its new Biotechnology minor. From cells to solutions, this minor equips its students with science that can transform care.
The Biotechnology minor is available to all undergraduate students who meet pre-requisite requirements. It serves as a unique partnership between the Biomedical Sciences (BMD) program and the Biotechnology master’s program. Students can transform their academic journey by learning from faculty of both programs, focusing on foundational biotechnology lab skills as well as pharmacology, commercialization, and regulatory affairs in the biotechnology field.
“We’re excited to give our students the opportunity to elevate their BMD experience,” said Ted Bertrand, Biomedical Sciences program director. “Our students are curious, they’re problem solvers, and they're ambitious in their pursuits of higher education. This minor gives them a special edge not commonly found in undergraduate programs.”
This minor equips future innovators with tools to design real-world solutions for today’s most pressing health challenges. Whether advancing diagnostics, designing new therapies, or reimagining how we deliver care, graduates of the biotechnology minor are prepared to transform ideas into breakthroughs that improve lives.
Learn more about this minor and how to meet pre-requisite requirements. Enrollment for the program will begin in the fall 2026 term.
