GRAD, ONLINE & ADULT GIVING ALUMNI PARENTS STUDENTS ABOUT ADMISSIONS & AID ACADEMICS STUDENT LIFE FAITH ATHLETICS Biotechnology Concentration Home > Academics > Majors and Programs > Biology > Biotechnology Concentration Be a part of cutting-edge scientific research in the hub of biotechnology. This is where life and health are improved by innovation. Through the biotechnology concentration as a biology major, you’ll hone your natural curiosity and sharpen your analytical skills in preparation for graduate school or career research. Will you make the next groundbreaking discovery in cancer treatment, develop new clean energy solutions, or enhance nutrition in the foods we eat? Start here. COURSES FACULTY OUTCOMES Why study biotechnology at Gordon? Situated in one of the world’s biotechnology epicenters, Gordon students have research and internship opportunities at world-renowned teaching hospitals like Boston Children’s Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Research Institute, nearby companies like New England Biolabs and Elucida Research, and universities like MIT. Our experienced faculty bring students into research endeavors and challenge them to grapple with bioethical issues as they build a firm faith foundation within this rapidly advancing field. Gordon is also a member of the Life Science Consortium of the North Shore, an organization founded in 2012 as a public-private partnership to promote life sciences education, training, and business growth in the region. Learn about other biology concentrations ➔ What careers can I pursue with the biotechnology concentration (biology major)? Careers in biotechnology are vast and varied. You’ll be equipped for graduate school in your area of focus—from the field to the lab, classroom and more. Research scientist Biotechnology director Medicine or pharmacy specialist Teacher Learn more about jobs and internships ➔ Biology BS, Biotechnology Advising Sheet ➔ Biology BA, Biotechnology Advising Sheet ➔ Information gathered through EMSI Data, which pulls mid-career earning information from multiple sources including Bureau of Labor Statistics, US Census Bureau, Online job postings, individuals’ online profiles, etc. HEAR FROM A GRAD SAM SHERRATT ’15 Senior Research Scientist, Elucida Research “My four years at Gordon were absolutely crucial in preparing me to venture into the field of biochemistry and pharmaceutical research. All of my professors, within my major and outside, helped me cultivate a work ethic founded upon my fascination with the new or unknown, my constant desire to figure out how stuff works, and my endless love for the Lord. I'm so excited to carry everything I learned at Gordon into a field that has enormous potential to help people and spread the gospel through life-saving medicine and ground-breaking discoveries.” Hear from others ➔ GO THE EXTRA MILE Biotechnology students attend and present their work at conferences in nearby Boston and around the country. You may opt to link with a professor to study West Nile Virus protein structure or wheat embryogenesis, hear from industry speakers through the North Shore Technology Council, or complete an honors research project. The Biology Club hosts regular gatherings to maintain the close-knit community within one of Gordon’s largest majors. Off campus, students complete internships at a range of institutions including: Massachusetts General Hospital Boston Children’s Hospital Dana-Farber Cancer Research Institute North Shore InnoVentures New England Biolabs Elucida Research LLC GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES Expand your global perspectives on biology through short-term and semester-long programs. Creation Care Studies (Belize and New Zealand) Au Sable Institute (Michigan, India and Costa Rica) Marine Biology Institute (New England) Interested? For more information, contact: Dr. Greg Keller Chair, Department of Biology E greg.keller@gordon.edu P 978 867 4852 Request more information about Gordon ➔ The biotechnology concentration is part of the biology major. Biology Biotechnology Concentration Biotechnology Courses Biotechnology Faculty Home INFO VISIT APPLY CONNECT WITH GORDON Gordon College, 255 Grapevine Road, Wenham, MA 01984 978 927 2300 | admissions@gordon.edu | info@gordon.edu About Admissions & Aid Academics Student Life Faith Athletics Grad Programs Giving Alumni Parents Student Login Contact Directory Directions/Map Jobs Bennett Center Admin Services Sitemap Website Privacy Website Feedback Gordon College is one of the nation's premier Christian colleges and located just north of Boston. We offer students extraordinary access to leading-edge opportunities for intellectual, professional, and leadership development to address the increasingly complex challenges of a global society. Gordon stands apart from other outstanding institutions in New England by combining an exceptional education with an informed Christian faith. © Copyright 2021. All rights reserved.