Biotechnology Academy

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      The Biotechnology program is delivered in a state-of the art facility that offers students the opportunity to prepare for a career path in Science and the challenges of rigorous college Science courses.

      Students in the Biotechnology Academy have the opportunity to:

      • Complete college-level labs in high school using advanced equipment and techniques.

      • Learn the basics of molecular biology and biochemistry.

      • Earn the Biotechnician Assistant Credentialing Exam, (BACE) which is an industry-recognized exam designed to assess core skills and knowledge sets identified by the industry and represented within the academic and performance standards of Florida's secondary Biotechnology program.

      • Participate in many science-related clubs including: SECME, Science Olympiad, HOSA, Spark Engineering, Girls Who Code, and National Science Honors Society

      * A GPA of 3.0 is required for eligibility when applying.

      Courses Offered

      • Genetics Honors
      • Bioscience 1 Honors
      • Bioscience 2 Honors
      • Bioscience 3 Honors
      *Students take one academy elective per year and are enrolled in an additional rigorous science course

      Related Careers

      • Academic/Research
      • Agriculture
      • Biotechnician
      • Biomanufacturing
      • Dentistry
      • Medical
      • Pharmaceuticals
      • Research Associate
      • Technician
      • Lab Technician
      • Veterinary Medicine