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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