Welcome to the ACC Biotechnology Program
The Biotechnology Program offers a variety of cutting-edge certificates and degrees tailored for people wanting to enter into the bioscience and biotechnology workplace. We offer Entry-Level Certificates, an Associate Degree and Post-Baccalaureate Certificate training.
Our degrees focus on a “hands-on” training approach spanning topics from basic laboratory skills such as micropipetting and solution preparation to more advanced skills such as quantitative PCR, HPLC and cell culture. In addition, the program also provides specialized training in bioinformatics, regulatory affairs, and biomanufacturing.
The AAS and ATC degrees have a capstone internship course where students apply all their new skills on the job. Most graduates are hired within their internship; others that are seeking employment find jobs in a few months after graduation.
We offer both day and night classes in both Round Rock and Austin, in addition to online and summer course offering to accommodate both day-time and night-time (working) students.
Exciting News and Trends in Biotechnology
Link to this Google folder to find out the latest:
- Report: Austin among top emerging life science cities in US
- The List: Austin area life science companies
WHY STUDY BIOTECHNOLOGY AT ACC?
Economical
ACC has low tuition rates – a fraction of University expense.
Exciting Field
Typical jobs in the industry are 8-5 with full benefits and retirement.
Flexible
Online, hybrid, and day and night classes offer convenience.
Experience
Get hands-on instruction using the latest equipment.
Faculty
Experienced instructors are straight from the industry.
Training
100% of students get internships in this exciting field.
Are you a Four-Year Student?
The ACC Biotechnology Program is providing an opportunity for 4-year students to rapidly acquire jobs in biomanufacturing. This summer, 4-year students can take the biomanufacturing course and the QA/QC course without having completed the prerequisite courses. It will be challenging, but these two courses can prepare you for an entry level position in an industry that is in need of employees. Contact Steven Spurlock for more information.
GAIN SKILLS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BECOME A BIOTECH BIOLOGIST
Are you a biology student? You never know what the future has in store for you. You never know in which field of science you will end up working in. Expand your options by taking biotechnology core courses (Biol 1414 and Biol 1415) and gaining biotechnology laboratory skills. These courses will count toward your Biology degree plan. Click here for more information.
Are you a High School Student?
We offer the only dual credit biotechnology courses in the State of Texas. Find out about dual credit opportunities.
Curious about Biotechnology?
Find out more about the ACC Biotechnology Program, and see if a career in biotechnology is for you.