College Closed Monday Because of Severe Weather

All Wake Tech campuses are closed Monday, March 16, 2026, due to forecasts of severe weather. Although the college is on spring break, many non-degree classes are still held this week. Students taking non-degree classes in person should check with their instructors for more information. Online non-degree classes continue as scheduled. Many Wake Tech student services, including Admissions and Advising, are available online at virtualsupport.waketech.edu. Wake Tech employees who can work remotely should do so.

Credit Programs

Biotechnology

Program Contact
Biotechnology Care Team
[email protected]
Degrees & Pathways
AAS - Associate in Applied Science
Certificates

The Biotechnology program prepares individuals to apply scientific principles and technical skills in support of biologists and biotechnologists in research, industrial and government settings.

North Carolina ranks third in the nation in the drug and pharmaceutical sector, with more than 132,000 jobs and $56.4 billion in annual economic activity.

Wake Tech offers two Biotechnology degree tracks: Bioanalytical Lab Technology and Bioprocess Manufacturing Technology. Courses are taught at the Lilly Science and Technology Center on RTP Campus and on Southern Wake Campus.

Graduates can transfer to Campbell University, East Carolina University or North Carolina Central University for further studies. Continuing education opportunities are available through the NC BioNetwork Capstone Center at North Carolina State University.

Wake Tech also is a part of RTP Bio, a collaboration with Durham Tech that offers transfer options and biotechnology career opportunities.

Numerous area biotechnology companies support the Biotechnology program with advising, funding and employment opportunities for graduates:

  • Amgen
  • BioAgilytix
  • CSL Seqirus
  • Eli Lilly
  • FUJIFILM Biotechnologies
  • ImmunoReagents
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Career Outlook


Wake County USA *Estimated job growth over 10 years.
Wake Tech graduate Abigail Smith

"I have really enjoyed the hands-on labs in my degree program as well as the opportunity to learn from people who have worked in the industry."

Abigail Smith

Biotechnology, Class of 2024