Biotechnology: Resources

KU’s biotechnology-related academic programs prepare students for careers or further academic study following graduation, including graduate or medical degrees.

Biotechnology uses research and technology to develop products and processes to help improve lives. It’s a growing profession that offers multiple career opportunities for students interested in science and technology.

Undergraduate research opportunities

Center for Undergraduate Research & 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
• Undergraduate Research Travel Awards
• Research-Intensive Course Mini-Grants
• Research presentation events

Find out more about the Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships.

STEM Forward Scholars program

The STEM Forward Scholars program enhances learning opportunities and supports students in select programs at the University of Kansas Edwards Campus.

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 the STEM Forward Scholars program.

Biotechnology senior capstone projects

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

Watch video presentations and learn more about what biotech seniors have studied for their capstone projects in the past.

Research apprentice program

Interested in pursuing a 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, high school seniors, and community college students who assist our KU 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 from current KU students and faculty. It introduces people to the biotechnology program and demonstrates the work of KU’s students.

Find out more about the annual Biotech Day event.

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 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 courses — and to get them excited about science.

Biosciences Workforce Education Board

The KU biotechnology program is generously supported by and a member of the Bioscience Workforce Education Board. This group of experts, practitioners, stakeholders, and educators provides input, counsel, and other valuable forms of support to one another and to the academic program. Find the board member list and mission details here.