Bioscience Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree

Portland Community College

To earn the AAS degree, you will first complete a set of basic science courses in biology and chemistry before enrolling in the Bioscience Technology program. Once admitted, you complete a core of technical courses and learn:

Solution preparation

Manipulation of DNA and proteins

Biochemical assays and other analytical procedures

Preparative purification procedures

Cell culture

You have flexibility in choosing course electives from among these options to develop your advanced technical skillset or pursue additional theory and in crossover areas such as microelectronics and technical writing.