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The Institute of Biotechnology at SFHS

"A Program of Choice"

Offering Academic and
Career and Technical Education Credits

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SFHS is a model school for biotechnology education in the
State of Florida.

 

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Biotechnology is the technological application of living organisms or their derivatives, such as DNA, proteins, or cells, to make or modify new products or processes.

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Biotechnology is "DIVERSE" in application; in research and industry such as: agriculture, pharmacology, bioinformatics, environmental and many more sciences.

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Biotechnology jobs are in demand!

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According to The National Employment Matrix the employment of biological scientists is projected to grow 9 percent over the 2006-2016 decade.

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The Institute of Biotechnology offers students opportunity to prepare for career paths, articulation into Santa Fe College, or entry into the University of Florida.

The recommended course sequence for The Institute of Biotechnology:
 

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9th Grade Science + Biotechnology 1

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10th Grade Science + Biotechnology 2

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11th Grade Science + Biotechnology 3
º  12th Grade: Science Elective

 
Students not zoned for SFHS must submit a completed application with transcript to the Institute of Biotechnology. Acceptance to the Institute of Biotechnology may involve reassignment of your zoned school. Transportation to and from the school is your responsibility if you are not normally zoned for SFHS.

 
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