Health Sciences – Biotechnology Research and Development
Students gain hands-on laboratory experience in micropipetting, solution preparation, microorganism culturing, and DNA analysis while exploring how biotechnology drives advances in medicine, diagnostics, and environmental science. The pathway emphasizes lab safety, data analysis, ethics, and real-world applications, preparing students for college majors and careers in biomedical research, laboratory science, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare technology.
Course Descriptions
Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) | Professional Clubs
Real World Application
| Occupation |
Average Hourly (Metro Atlanta) |
75th Percentile Hourly Wage* (Metro Atlanta) | Typical Education Level of Georgia Employees | Projected Georgia Growth Percentage (2022-2032) |
| Biological Technicians | $23 | $26 | Bachelor's Degree | 12% |
|
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians |
$32 | $41 | Associate's or Bachelor's Degree |
14% |
|
Medical Scientists, |
$43 | $64 | Doctoral or Professional Degree |
20% |
| Chemical Technicians | $21 | $28 | Associate's Degree | 9% |
| Chemists | $44 | $57 | Bachelor's Degree | 10% |