Due to icy roads, all Wake Tech campuses remain closed Friday. In-person classes are canceled, but online classes continue as scheduled. Students can still register for eight-week courses, and prospective students can apply online. Many Wake Tech services are available virtually. Employees who can work remotely should do so.
Wake Tech offers an array of certificates that prepare learners for a range of job opportunities in the field of Biotechnology.
This certificate provides instruction on biology, chemistry and laboratory techniques used in the biotechnology industry. Credits earned in this program are transferable toward an Associate in Applied Science in Biotechnology degree.
The Agricultural Biotechnology Certificate program provides instruction in plant science and propagation, bioethics and laboratory techniques.
The courses in the BioManufacturing Certificate program emphasize manufacturing processes and quality control procedures applicable to the biopharmaceutical industry.
The BioQuality Certificate program provides instruction on quality concepts. Emphasis is placed on quality control and assurance, validation and bioprocessing practices applicable to the biopharmaceutical industry.