In-Person Meetings for Classes on Monday, January 26, 2026 are Cancelled; Online/remote classes to be held as determined by Faculty.

Public Safety is tracking a significant snowfall that will be arriving in our area late Sunday morning (Jan. 25). It will snow heavily throughout the day and evening eventually tapering off Monday (Jan. 26) with 10-14 inches expected statewide. A sleet and freezing rain mix is also possible along the shore. Temperatures will be in the teens and twenties.

Due to this significant winter storm and the extensive campus clean-up operations that will need to take place, all in-person day and evening classes scheduled for Monday, January 26, 2026 have been cancelled. All scheduled in-person classes will transition to being held online or remotely. Additional information on the virtual format for each class will be provided by your instructor.

Faculty have been asked to prepare for Online or Remote sessions in the event of in-person meeting cancellations. These options will be determined by the Faculty member and all questions should be directed to the Faculty teaching each course section. Faculty also have been asked to be very understanding and accommodating of the individual situations of their students who may have difficulty managing these alternative online or remote class meetings on short notice.

Please note that only essential employees, as previously determined by their respective department leaders, should report to campus. All other employees should fulfill the requirements of their role remotely.

Campus operations for residential students, unless otherwise noted, will operate as scheduled, though hours may be modified or changed based on the conditions. Separate messages will be sent from the Peterson Library, the Beckerman Recreation Center, and Dining Services regarding any changes to their normal hours of operation. The Bergami Center for Science, Technology, and Innovation will remain open for residential students to use for study space and to participate in online classes.

Off-campus students that live in the City of West Haven should abide by the city’s parking ban during inclement weather to avoid having their vehicle tagged and towed. Please check the City of West Haven’s website for further information on their snow parking ban.

Bachelor of Science In Genetics and Biotechnology

"During my four years, the University of New Haven continuously helped me grow and prepare for success as a professional and as a scientist," said Ashlee Junier '16, who interned at Boehringer-Ingelheim in biotherapeutic bioanalysis and is now pursuing a Ph.D. in genetics at Tufts.

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Contribute to human advancement

Doctors and scientists endeavor each day, conducting research and experiments to use our genetic information to diagnose, treat, prevent, and cure illnesses. Our genes are instructions that tell your body how to make all the proteins it needs to survive and grow. By identifying each of these proteins, scientists hope to better understand how your body works, and what is happening when it doesn't work properly, leading to more effective medicines and treatments.

It is biotechnology that is credited for creating some of the wonders of the world.

As a genetics and biotechnology major at the University of New Haven, you’ll learn this first hand, using technology to modify living organisms to benefit humankind. You’ll develop the knowledge and skills needed to excel in this exciting, flourishing field.

Through this program, you will:

Take courses in biochemistry, genetics, cellular, and molecular biology
Experience unique and innovative courses in nucleic acid biochemistry, genomics, bioinformatics, and molecular biology of proteins
Learn how this knowledge can help treat disease, develop drugs, decrease our environmental footprint and produce food
Integrate classroom learning with laboratory experience
Have the opportunity to participate in internships and gain research experience
Interact with representatives from the local biotechnology and pharmaceutical community

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Learn from professors who are dedicated to your success.

Our faculty are leaders and innovators in their fields, bringing both deep professional experience and academic rigor to the classroom.

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JUSTINE VALENTINO ’24

Member of the Class of 2024 is an Award-Winning and Soon-To-Be Published Cancer Researcher

KATHERINE DUSEAU '23

The SURF Program has given me a great opportunity to explore a new branch of research.

HUNTER PANIER ’19

This internship has been one of my best and most valuable experiences!

Career Opportunities with a Bachelor's Degree in Genetics & Biotechnology

$62K

Clinical Laboratory Technologists

1.7% Growth 2024-2034

$107K

Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers

5.2% Growth 2024-2034

$113K

Clinical Informatics Director

23.2% Growth 2024-2034

Selected Courses and Programs

Immunology

Study the nature of antigens and antibodies, formation and action of the latter, other immunologically active components of blood and tissues, and various immune reactions.
Evolutionary Biology

Survey of the principal components of evolutionary biology. The course addresses the historical path of life on earth and the mechanisms that drive evolutionary change and speciation. Topics include microevolution, macroevolution, developmental evolution, coevolution, and biogeography and diversity. Through lectures and discussions, the primary goal will be to gain applicable knowledge for understanding life on earth in an evolutionary framework.
Bioinformatics

Students will become familiar with uses of computers in cellular and molecular biology and will be introduced to databases that are presently available for nucleic acid and protein sequences as well as literature citations. Students will work with modeling software which looks for potential secondary structures within both protein and DNA sequences.
Organic Chemistry

Study common reactions in aliphatic and aromatic chemistry with emphasis on functional groups and reaction mechanisms.
Full List of Courses and Learning Outcomes for Genetics and Biotechnology

The University of New Haven offers a wide variety of in-depth courses that create a transformational educational experience for our students. To view the complete list of courses you'll take while pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Genetics and Biotechnology, check out the Academic Catalog:

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