One or two year program | 3 hours per day | Grades 10-12
NOTE: 2nd year students are required to provide their own transportation. Courses are provided at Ivy Tech.​
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Interested in science, medicine, and how products are made?
Explore how science is used to develop and manufacture pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Get hands-on experience with DNA techniques, learn how medicines are made, and discover how scientists use technology, safety procedures, and quality standards to create products that help people.
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WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
- Practice real molecular lab techniques
- Learn how the FDA ensures safety and quality
- See science in action from lab to market
- Work with tools used in pharma and medical tech
- Prepare for the future of biotech innovation
YOUR NEXT MOVE: Earn free college credit, work toward becoming a Lilly Scholar, and explore careers in the fast-growing biotechnology field.​​
"If you love science classes like Biology, ICP, or Medical Intervention, I highly recommend this course!"
North Central HS Student
You might enjoy this program if you:
- Are curious about science, medicine, and how things work.
- Want to learn how medicines are made.
- Enjoy hands-on activities, experiments, and working in a lab.
- Like solving problems and exploring new technology.
- Are interested in DNA, cells, and the science behind healthcare.
- Want to help create products that improve people's lives.
- Enjoy following procedures, paying attention to details, and working as a team.
- Looking for a high-wage job with growth potential right after high school!
Think this sounds like you? Explore the program requirements and opportunities,
then click on Enroll Now to send a request to your Counselor!
Hands-On Learning
Learn by Doing
FREE College Credit
Through Ivy Tech
Become a Lilly Scholar
Build Career Credentials
​​College Credit Offered*: (Learn more about Dual Credit, including Enrollment information.)
Ivy Tech (1st year, up to 12 credits)
• BIOT 100 (3cr.) • BIOT 102 (3cr.) • BIOT 103 (3cr.) • BIOT 105 (3cr.)
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Ivy Tech (2nd year, up to 6 credits) - Offered through Ivy Tech
• BIOT 104 (3cr.) • BIOT 110 (3cr.)
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*Certifications and Dual Credit Courses are subject to change. See instructor for most updated list.
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Certificate Available: (Learn more about Certificates through Ivy Tech)
Students who earn credits in all 6 courses (18 credits) meet requirements to obtain a Certificate (CT) through Ivy Tech:
Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing, Certificate
College & Career Opportunities: (Jobs Related to Biotechnology)
• Become a Lilly Scholar at Ivy Tech • Pharmaceutical manufacturing operator • Research Scientist • Animal Scientists • Biomedical engineering • Chemical engineering • Biological technicians • Genetics • Quality Assurance • Quality Control • Microbiology
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Get Involved:
Join our Student Organization​ - HOSA: Future Health Professionals!
Learn leadership skills, compete in events, earn scholarships, and much more!
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