Biotechnology: Program Resources

KU's biotechnology-related academic programs provide resources to current and prospective students designed to prepare them for careers following graduation or for further academic study, including graduate or medical degrees.

Biotechnology use research and technology to develop products and processes to help improve lives.

It is a growing profession that offers multiple career opportunities for students who are interested in science and technology.

Learn more about careers in biotechnology (PDF).

Undergraduate research opportunities

Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships

We are dedicated to guiding students through the process of securing undergraduate research opportunities and applying for nationally competitive fellowships and scholarships.

We also host programs to support students, faculty, and staff in their research endeavors, including:

• Emerging Scholars Program
• Undergraduate Research Awards
• Research Travel Awards
• Research-Intensive Course Mini-Grants
• Research Presentation Events

Learn more about Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships

STEM Forward Scholars program

The STEM Forward Scholars program supports students from historically marginalized communities and students underrepresented in STEM, reinforcing KU’s commitment to a diverse and equitable workforce in STEM fields.

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must be:

• Students eligible for a Pell Grant. (No FAFSA required.)
• Admitted to a biotech, applied biological sciences or health sciences program at KUEC.

Get information about STEM Forward Scholars program

Biotechnology sciences senior capstone projects

Biotechnology students conduct senior capstone projects that challenge them to apply technical and research skills gained through their studies.

Learn more about the students’ capstone projects.

Research apprentice program

Interested in pursuing biotech degree in college and want to gain hands-on lab experience? Join our research apprentice program!

KU Edwards Campus research apprentices are high school juniors and seniors, and community college students who assist our senior students with their capstone research projects during the spring semester.

Research apprentices work side-by-side with KU students in the lab generating data, interpreting results and presenting experiment findings.

Learn more about the apprentice program

Biotech Day

Hosted by the Biotech and other health sciences programs at KU, Biotech Day consists of presentations and interactive sessions. It introduces people to the biotechnology and demonstrates the work of KU's students. Learn more.

High school class visits

Looking for a way to get your students excited about biotechnology and give them resources to plan for college? Schedule a classroom visit to our campus! Your visit will consist of morning activities that involve problem-solving and give students hands-on experience in the lab.

These campus visits are a great way to introduce high school juniors and seniors to skills they’ll need in college science courses, and get them excited about science.

Learn more and schedule a class visit

Biosciences advisory board

The KU biotechnology program is generously supported by and a member of the Biosciences Workforce Education Board. This group of experts, practitioners, stakeholders, and educators provides input, counsel and other valuable mutual support to each other and the academic program. Learn more.