OpenFieldAssociate of Science in Biotechnology and Laboratory Techniques
Applied two-year laboratory degree training technicians in recombinant DNA cloning, protein purification chromatography, PCR diagnostics, and aseptic cell culture.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- High school biology and chemistry with grade 'C' or higher.
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.0.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- High school transcripts and placement scores.
- Recommendation letters
- Not required.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- NSF S-STEM Biomanufacturing scholarship grants up to $5,000 annually
- Application fee
- $25 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- $3,432 per academic year (in-district)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- August 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official College of Western Idaho documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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