UNLEASHING THE POWER OF BIOTECH AT NCCU

North Carolina Central University is home to one of the newest and most innovative biotechnology educational initiatives in the country and the only formal biotech degree program offered by a North Carolina university. The University’s Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Technology Enterprise (BRITE) is creating a pool of incredibly well-trained students ready to excel in biotechnology and biomanufacturing workplaces upon graduation. Our institute has a strong research focus, particularly in the areas of drug discovery and manufacturing technology.

In an industry where revenues have exploded from $8 billion in 1992 to over $50 billion in 2005, and job growth continues to outpace national statistics, our students will be in demand and poised to succeed. BRITE combines highly credentialed faculty with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities to create an unparalleled learning environment. Students follow curriculum developed in conjunction with premiere biotech companies, participate in hands-on research and receive career counseling — all designed to create the leaders in the next wave of amazing biotech discoveries.