{"id":6331,"date":"2024-09-03T19:51:24","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T19:51:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/?p=6331"},"modified":"2025-03-31T10:57:37","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T14:57:37","slug":"prepare-for-a-stem-career-with-wilmus-new-biotechnology-and-forensic-science-certificates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/2024\/09\/03\/prepare-for-a-stem-career-with-wilmus-new-biotechnology-and-forensic-science-certificates\/","title":{"rendered":"Prepare for a STEM Career With WilmU\u2019s New Biotechnology and Forensic Science Certificates"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kadence-column6331_9e7100-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}.kadence-column6331_9e7100-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column6331_9e7100-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column6331_9e7100-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column6331_9e7100-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column6331_9e7100-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column6331_9e7100-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column6331_9e7100-e8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column6331_9e7100-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 991px){.kadence-column6331_9e7100-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column6331_9e7100-e8\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Have you ever taken a COVID-19 rapid test at home? Scientists developed it using biotechnology \u2014 along with everything from vaccines to biofuels to pest-resistant crops. You could enter this dynamic, in-demand field with Wilmington University\u2019s new Certificate in Biotechnology. It\u2019s part of WilmU\u2019s expanded <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/academics\/science-technology-engineering-math.aspx\">STEM offerings<\/a>, which also include a new Certificate in Forensic Science.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cForensic science is another one of these aggressively growing fields that have been propelled by the advancement of DNA technology,\u201d says <strong>Dr. Milton Muldrow<\/strong>, director of WilmU\u2019s natural sciences programs. \u201cThe job prospects are amazing.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Debuting in Fall 2024, both undergraduate certificate programs will be available 100% online and in person from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/health\/indexh.aspx\">College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences<\/a>. No matter which format you choose, you\u2019ll gain hands-on experience \u2014 either at WilmU Brandywine\u2019s state-of-the-art lab facilities or at home through kits and simulations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Excel in the Biotech Industry With a Biotechnology Certificate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 21-credit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/health\/biotechnology-certificate.aspx#intro\">Biotechnology certificate<\/a> provides in-depth knowledge of biological principles and theory, helping you understand cell culture, immunology, genetic engineering and DNA extraction. Biotechnology has led to advances in medicine, agriculture, ecological conservation and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI would describe biotechnology as taking advantage of natural biological processes and using them to collectively make our lives easier,\u201d says <strong>Mollee Dworkin<\/strong>, an epidemiologist and adjunct instructor. \u201cWe\u2019re going to have a growing need. 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