Program Description:
The Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology Engineering degree at HPU involves the design, development, and application of innovative technologies, products, and/or environmentally sustainable systems through the efficient use of resources. Biotechnology specializations include those related to bioenvironmental engineering and bioprocess engineering. Bioenvironmental engineering is the application of engineering principles to the natural environment and its ecosystems for sustaining and remediation of environmental quality of life. Bioenvironmental engineering solutions may seek to address topics of concern in soil ecology, land treatments, waste treatment and management, air quality, biofuels, and ground water hydrology. Bioprocess engineering is the application of engineering principles to the design, construction, integration, and/or maintenance of environmentally responsible systems for process sustainability and remediation. Bioprocess engineers may be concerned with manufacturing processes of food, chemicals, pharmaceutics, herbal supplements and/or other natural/bio resources like stem cells. Other bioprocessing topics may include industrial hygiene, emergency response systems, biomaterials packaging/transporting systems etc. The HPU Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology Engineering is a four-year program. HPU Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology Engineering graduates will find employment in biotechnology industry, within sectors such as agriculture, environmental, healthcare, food manufacturing, and pharmaceutical industries.
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Program Prerequisites:
- Admission to Hawaiʻi Pacific University
- Competition of pre-program courses
Cost and time commitment:
- Total Credits for graduation: 120
- For Tuition and Fee information Please visit the HPUʻs Website
Recommended College Courses during High School:
The courses listed below are recommended for high school students to complete through a dual credit program such as Early College when in high school. These courses meet degree requirements for the Hawaiʻi Pacific University.
General Education Courses:
- ENG 100 UH community college course (Same as ENG 120 Advanced Composition at Hawaiʻi Pacific University)
- MATH 135 UH community colleges course (Same MATH 130A Pre-Calculus at Hawaiʻi Pacific University)
- CHEM 161 General Chemistry UH Community College Courses (Same as CHEM 2050 at Haweaiʻi Pacific University)