Almost any scientific discipline can be utilized within the Biotechnology industry. Chemistry and Biology majors with a strong emphasis on laboratory work are the most popular majors of applicants in the field. Other applicable majors are listed below.

• Chemistry and Biology majors work in wet lab environments to induce investigative reactions.
• Chemical Engineers and Mechanical Engineers can help keep the chemical processes and machinery running smoothly within a company.
• Physicists, Computer Scientists, and Mathematicians can analyze computer radiology images of biological functions such as a beating heart.
• Electrical Engineers can design MEMS (MicorElectroMechanical Systems) to eventually work within the human body.
• Business majors can help a biotech company sell, manage, and promote their products.
• Computer Science majors can delve into the world of Bioinformatics, where they can analyze massive databases generated by research and simulate drug interactions.