Introduction to MiraCosta College
Located in North San Diego county, the Biotechnology degree program prepares students for work within the biotechnology industry in the unique environment of biological production where science thrives in partnership with quality and compliance. San Diego region is home to more than 1,100 life sciences companies and more than 80 independent and university-affiliated research institutes.
George, Emergent BioSolutions
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Kellee, Cellipoint
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Albert, Genentech
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MiraCosta Faculty
Faculty in the Biotechnology Department will teach the majority of classes with strong participation from local industry scientists and engineers. All instructors must meet strict minimum qualifications, which will typically include a master’s degree and several years of experience in the industry.
MiraCosta Facilities
Biotechnology-specific classes will be offered through a combination of on-ground course work on the Oceanside Campus and online instruction. Many of the general education classes can also be taken at the Oceanside Campus, San Elijo Campus, online, or at other community colleges. Upper-division course work for the biomanufacturing program is offered during the day, Monday through Thursday mornings, on the Oceanside Campus.
MiraCosta College’s program emphasizes practical, hands-on training that prepares students for the workplace. The teaching laboratories emulate the work environment. Students work in teams, follow standard operating procedures that simulates the environment demanded by the FDA in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
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