Northern Virginia Community College
Associate Degree
Certificate (1-2 years)
$5,891
In-State Tuition
18 months
Duration
On-Campus
Format
Annandale, VA
Location
About This Program
Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician program at Northern Virginia Community College
Types of Biological Technicians
Biological Science Laboratory Technician
Biological Technician
Laboratory Technician
Research Assistant
Research Associate
Research Specialist
Marine Fisheries Technician
What You'll Learn:
- Fermentation technology
- Cell culturing
- Protein purification
- Biologic synthesis
- Assaying and testing
- Quality control
- Industrial microbiology
- Bioprocessing
- Chromatography and bioseparation
- Genetic technology
- Laboratory and hazardous materials safety
- Computer applications
Costs & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition:$5,891/yr
Out-of-State Tuition:$12,409/yr
School-level tuition; actual program costs may vary. Source: NCES
Financial Aid
61%
Receive Any Aid
7%
Receive Federal Aid
20%
Pell Grant Recipients
$5,339
Avg Loan Amount
15%
Have Student Loans
Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Program Classification
CIP Code: 41.0101 (Biological Technician)
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