Science Technician
Science Technician Associate of Science DegreeProgram Overview
The Science Technician Associate of Science (AS) Degree program is designed for students who are seeking
employment in a science laboratory and/or who are seeking to transfer to a
four-year program.
Working in experimental laboratories or in manufacturing and industrial plants, technicians perform a number of important duties such as the operation of laboratory instrumentation, product development, evaluating product quality and testing for environmental acceptability.
A solid background in science and math along with the skills in using advanced equipment is vital for success as a science technician.
Program Delivery Methods
Online, hybrid, traditional in-class courses and hands-on training in state-of-the-art labs on Saint Paul College campus, St. Paul, MN
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Program Requirements
Program Requirements Guides
View the Program Requirement Guide to learn about Minimum Program Entry Requirements, Recommended Course Sequence and Program Outcomes:
General Education/MnTC Requirements
The Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) is the general education
curriculum for the Minnesota State system. Choose MnTC courses according
to the requirements listed on your Program Requirements Guide. Refer to
the MnTC course list for each Goal Area:
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) list.pdf
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Career Settings
Science technicians can work in many scientific settings, such as:
- Private industry
- Pharmaceutical
- Biomedical
- Nanotechnology
- Chemical
- Food Science
- Environmental
- Engineering o Agriculture
- Government agencies
- National Research Laboratories
- Forensics Laboratories
- DNR o Regulatory Agencies
- MNDOT
- Educational settings
- Lab assistant
- Research Assistant
Transfer Pathways
Saint Paul College has a transfer articulation agreement between the following program and post-secondary institution for the baccalaureate degree programs listed below.
Science Technician AS Degree
- BS Chemistry, Metropolitan State University
- BA Individualized Studies, Metropolitan State University
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