Undergraduate Programs

Feeding, Fueling, & Powering the Future

Why Biotechnology?

Biotechnology, the manipulation of living organisms and their components for the benefit of humans, is at the forefront of feeding, fueling and powering the future as well as protecting our environment. For those who want to be at the forefront of solving some of the major problems confronting humanity, our biotechnology program is an ideal choice.

Our Expertise

Our internationally renowned faculty are actively involved in teaching and research in microbial biotechnology, plant and animal biotechnology, environmental biotechnology, host-microbe interactions, nutritional genomics, immunological biotechnology, molecular genotyping, and the biotechnology of sustainable bioenergy.

Careers

Associate Scientist 鈥 Cell Biologist 鈥 Research Associate 鈥 Tissue Engineer 鈥 Research Technician 鈥 Research Analyst 鈥 Microbiologist 鈥 Synthetic Biologist 鈥 Molecular Biologist 鈥 Lab Technologist 鈥 Toxicologist 鈥 Product Developer 鈥cience, Technology and Weapons Analyst 鈥 Quality Control Analyst 鈥 Professor 鈥 International Space Station Crew Trainer 鈥 Research Fermentation Scientist 鈥rait Development Scientist 鈥 Educator Development Specialist 鈥 Statistical Geneticist

Financial Assistance

The College of Agriculture offers several financial awards designed to assist students with funding their education. Students can apply for the Dean鈥檚 Scholars or Leadership Development programs.

Contact

Dr. Sam Nahashon, Program Advisor and Department Head听
(615) 963-2575 | snahashon@tnstate.edu听


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Undergraduate Admissions
P. O. Box 9609
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Graduate Admissions
P.O. Box 145
Nashville, TN 37209

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Majors

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Agricultural Sciences
(Concentration in Biotechnology)

Advanced Degrees in Biotechnology

Master of Science (M.S.) in Agricultural Sciences
(Concentration in Biotechnology)

Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences

Felts鈥淎s a student in the
biotechnology program,
I have received valuable hands-on experience directly related to my field of interest. The professors are kind
and caring and the
environment at the College of Agriculture has made me feel welcome from day one.
There are many programs offered to help students. The Dean鈥檚 Scholars program comes with a stipend and opportunities to travel to professional conferences.鈥
Aron Felts
Graduate Assistant
鈥淐oming in as a freshman I had no Dingleunderstanding of biotechnology. Now, I am thankful for the opportunities and dedicated professors I鈥檝e had who have helped me realize how important biotechnology is. Biotechnology has changed lives around the world for the better, which is why it is imperative that all students studying this discipline make it a point to educate individuals about it.鈥
Alexius Dingle
Class of 2019

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