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Agricultural & Medical Biotechnology

The Agricultural and Medical Biotechnology program is a life science degree for students who wish to pursue opportunities in biotechnology, human health, agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability. 

You will gain a strong foundation in chemistry, biology and genetics, be mentored by exceptional scientists, and gain valuable hands-on experience in cutting-edge research. 

The design of the degree allows you to individualize coursework in a scientific area tailored to your career goals. To develop your skills as a scientist, you will complete your own research project under the guidance of a mentor of your choosing. You will be well prepared for a rewarding career in the agricultural or biomedical sciences with opportunities for graduate training in biological research, human and veterinary medicine, and other related professional fields.

Excellence in Undergraduate Research

About Our Program

Students in ABT 101

Academics

Our program involves learning foundational life science principles in chemistry and biology while focusing on genetics and molecular biology.

About the Program
ABT student Afeef Shaik works in the Sports Medicine Research Institute with mentor Assistant Professor Kimberly Tumlin.

Community

Our amazing community of students, instructors and advisors has a passion for the science of genetics and molecular biology.

Meet Our Team
Two people look at a notebook in a lab for ABT 495

Undergraduate Research

From our students to our instructors, our interest in research unites us as we make discoveries to improve the world around us.

Explore Our Research

Our Program by the Numbers

100%


of our students

complete a research project

20.8%


of our students

are underrepresented minorities

26%


of our students

participate in the Honors College

54%


of our students

made the Dean's List

Upcoming Events

Plant Biotechnology Workshop

- 109 Plant Science Building

Contact Information

Esther Fleming
Academic Coordinator

N-24C Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

(859) 257-3263

efleming@uky.edu