Biotech Academy
The Biotechnology program is delivered in a state-of the art facility that offers students the opportunity to prepare for a career path in Science and the challenges of rigorous college Science courses.
Students in the Biotechnology Academy have the opportunity to:
- Complete college-level labs in high school using advanced equipment and techniques.
- Learn the basics of molecular biology and biochemistry.
- Earn the Biotechnician Assistant Credentialing Exam, (BACE) which is an industry-recognized exam designed to assess core skills and knowledge sets identified by the industry and represented within the academic and performance standards of Florida's secondary Biotechnology program.
- Participate in many science-related clubs including: SECME, Science Olympiad, HOSA, Spark Engineering, Girls Who Code, and National Science Honors Society
* A GPA of 3.0 is required for eligibility when applying.
Courses Offered
- Genetics Honors
- Bioscience 1 Honors
- Bioscience 2 Honors
- Bioscience 3 Honors
*Students take one academy elective per year and are enrolled in an additional rigorous science course
Related Careers
- Academic/Research
- Agriculture
- Biotechnician
- Biomanufacturing
- Dentistry
- Medical
- Pharmaceuticals
- Research Associate
- Technician
- Lab Technician
- Veterinary Medicine