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Biotechnology


1 Certificate

Study biotechnology at Dallas College with hands-on lab training in molecular biology, DNA technology, and cell culture. Includes externship experience and preparation for bachelor's degree transfer.

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Biotechnology students will study the theories of modern advances in biotechnology, molecular biology, DNA and RNA technology, and bioethics.

Skills will include laboratory management and safety, laboratory operations, planning, recording, and reporting experiments, caring for equipment, and living cells, cell and tissue culture, immunology, pipetting, technical writing, and statistical analysis. The final semester will incorporate bioethics, biomedicine, and research on special topics pertinent to the field of biotechnology.  

An externship is embedded within the curriculum that will provide a transitional experience from course work to workplace. The biotechnology program will also provide a foundation for students who would like to continue a bachelor’s and/or graduate degrees.

 

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Biotechnology at a Glance

Dallas College offers many different ways to reach your career goals. Whether you want to jump into the workforce quickly or spend more time building advanced skills, we have the programs that fit your needs and timeline.

Certificate Programs

Estimated total tuition cost2:

$4,059

Estimated time to complete1:

1 year

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Dallas College offers a variety of certificates and degrees to help you gain the skills you need to start working right away.

  • These credentials are often considered Career and Technical Education (CTE).
  • These credentials are established with the assistance and cooperation of representatives from local business, to meet local and regional employment needs.
  • Higher-level certificates and degrees will typically lead to a higher salary in the workforce.
  • Workforce (CE) certificates can often be completed faster than traditional credit certificates but typically do not offer college credit.
  • Level 1, Level 2, Enhanced Skills certificates and others offer college credit and are often stackable to help you build skills as you work toward an associate degree.
  • Workforce credentials may give you college credit at Dallas College, but they may not transfer to other colleges or universities.

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Current students, contact your success coach (advisor) who can answer any questions you have about Biotechnology programs and your degree and certificate options.

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What Can I Earn? Will There Be Plenty of Jobs?

Job opportunities include medical schools, pharmaceutical and industrial companies, colleges, universities and rapidly new emerging occupations.

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Bioinformatics Scientists

$42/hr

Median Salary

46

Job Openings

+16%

Projected Outlook

Top Skills:

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Writing
  • Science
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Active Learning
  • Mathematics
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Bioinformatics Technicians

$36/hr

Median Salary

6

Job Openings

+11%

Projected Outlook

Top Skills:

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Learning
  • Critical Thinking
  • Writing
  • Active Listening
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Mathematics
  • Speaking
  • Monitoring
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Biological Technicians

$21/hr

Median Salary

74

Job Openings

+23%

Projected Outlook

Top Skills:

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Science
  • Active Learning
  • Writing
  • Monitoring
  • Speaking
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Judgment and Decision Making
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Manufacturing Engineers

$50/hr

Median Salary

716

Job Openings

+18%

Projected Outlook

Top Skills:

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Mathematics
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Monitoring
  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Operations Monitoring
  • Systems Analysis
  • Systems Evaluation

All jobs data gathered for Dallas/Fort Worth. Source: Dallas College Labor Market Intelligence and Lightcast4.

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3Each location offers a unique combination of certificate and degree options. Not all degree and certificate offerings are available for admission/start at all campuses every semester.

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Updated June 25, 2026