North San Diego County · Oceanside, CA

MIRACOSTA COLLEGE BIOTECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS

The Biotechnology programs prepare students for work within the biotechnology industry in the unique environment of biological production where science thrives in partnership with quality and compliance.

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About the Program

Built where science meets industry.

Located in North San Diego county, the Biotechnology degree program prepares students for work within the biotechnology industry in the unique environment of biological production where science thrives in partnership with quality and compliance. San Diego region is home to more than1,100 life sciences companies and more than80 independent and university-affiliated research institutes.

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About the Program

Bachelor's Degree Transfer Program Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Program Structure

Student Interview

Industry Partner, Faculty, Student – Program

Bachelor's Degree Career Opportunities

Choose Your Pathway

Three ways to launch your biotech career

12–18 months

Certificates of Achievement

Industry-aligned short-form credentials in biomanufacturing skills and GMP practices.

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2 years

Associate's Degree

A.S. in Biotechnology — hands-on lab and bioprocess training for entry-level industry roles.

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4 years

Bachelor's Degree

B.S. in Biomanufacturing — California's first community college bachelor's of its kind.

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Student Resources

Everything you need to succeed.

From application to internship, we walk with you the whole way.

Submit your free MiraCosta College application online, complete orientation, and meet with a Biotech counselor to map your pathway. Open enrollment runs year-round with priority deadlines each semester.

Federal aid, California Promise Grant fee waivers, and program-specific scholarships are available. Our team helps you complete the FAFSA or CADAA and unlock the resources you qualify for.

Paid internships with 1,100+ regional life sciences companies, plus Biotech Bridge, Genentech Foundation, and Amgen scholarships dedicated to MiraCosta students.

Tutoring, career coaching, transfer counseling, mental health resources, childcare, and a dedicated Biotech student success team.
 

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Join the program preparing San Diego's biomanufacturing workforce.

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