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Academic year: 2025-2026

Laboratory Science Technology Biology Track - Associate Degree

Program Code: 105065

Are you ready for a fast-paced, hands-on career that will maximize your analytical skills and challenge you every day? The Laboratory Science Technology Associate of Applied Sciences Degree program blends key theoretical concepts with practical laboratory skills needed for success in a broad range of science careers, including biological, chemical, and environmental industries as well as academic research laboratories. This program has been designed not only to prepare you for immediate employment, but also to transfer smoothly to local universities, allowing you to start your science education at NWTC and continue toward a bachelor’s degree and beyond. Courses will focus on experimental design, application of scientific principles in analysis of results, accurate documentation processes, fundamentals of quality measurement, and use of industry-standard instrumentation and protocols.

Delivery

  • Day
  • Full-time
  • Part-time

Explore Locations

This program is offered at:
  • Green Bay

Program Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition: $13,145, Books: $758, Supplies: $0

Total Approximate Costs
$13,903
See costs of tuition, books, and supplies.

This program is fully eligible for financial aid.

Estimates based on in-state residency. Please visit the following URL to learn more about tuition and fees for this program. https://www.nwtc.edu/admissions-and-aid/paying-for-college/tuition-and-fees?ProgramCode=105065

Requirements for Program Entry

  • Completed Application
  • High School Transcripts or Equivalents (For equivalents, go to www.nwtc.edu/gettingstarted.)
  • To be admitted to this program, learners must achieve a prior cumulative high school or college grade point average of 2.6 or higher OR a satisfactory academic skills assessment score. College grade point average must be based on 15 credits or more. To learn more about starting this program, please contact an academic advisor at (920) 498-5444 or (888) 385-6982.

Program Outcomes

  • Synthesize theoretical knowledge and empirical results to build understanding of complex scientific processes.
  • Apply the steps of the scientific method to solve problems.
  • Design sound laboratory protocols and experiments.
  • Execute common laboratory procedures and measurements with precision, repeatability, and validity.
  • Collect, document, and analyze data from laboratory procedures and report results and conclusions.
  • Model safe, hygienic laboratory practices.

Curriculum

Students following the study plan below will complete the Laboratory Science Technology associate degree in the number of semesters shown.

Total Credits 67
  • Curriculum Note: Students must earn a "C" or higher in all 10-506-XXX and 10-806-XXX courses to successfully graduate the Laboratory Science Technology Program. A student must repeat the particular course with a "C" or better final grade to continue in or graduate from this program. If the course is sequential, the successful retake must occur before continuing the sequence.
  • Courses with 10-806-XXX and 10-506-XXX require a final grade "C" or better to transfer credit to 4-year institutions. For transfer purposes, students must also meet the accepting 4-year institution requirements to earn the Bachelor degree with the accepting institution’s major(s). Requirements may include:
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
  • Satisfactory completion of the degree credit requirements listed in the Transfer Guide.
  • Completion of the last 30 credits in residence at the accepting institution. Number of credits may differ depending on the accepting institution.
  • In addition, the following courses must also be passed with a grade "C" or better:
  • 10-801-136, English Comp 1
  • 10-804-197, College Alg and Trig w Apps

Course Descriptions

Source: https://nwtc.edu/academics-and-training/laboratory-science-technology-biological-science-emphasis
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