Biotechnology & Engineering Center

The Center for Biotechnology & Engineering is a four-year program of study for academically motivated students with interests in science, engineering, and related fields. This rigorous program of studies emphasizes the broad understanding of theory and the application of science and engineering to real world issues. It provides students with opportunities to pursue authentic and meaningful, hands-on research projects. The Biotechnology & Engineering Program also provides students a rich environment of integrated humanities and the opportunity to enroll in a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) science and mathematics courses.

 

Program Coordinator: Ms. Kenyetta Wilson-Keys.


Announcements

Application Information Meetings

Wednesday, November 8, at 6:30pm in the OPHS Auditorium

Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 6:30pm via Zoom 

 

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://pwcs-zm-edu.zoom.us/j/82017967897?pwd=V01UbytRYVY4cDVPVUp2czcwMXgxUT09

             Meeting ID: 820 1796 7897

             Passcode: 441969

 

Program Pre-Requisites

  1. No grade below a C in in any 8th grade course for the 1st semester

Application Instructions

All specialty program applications will open on November 1, 2023, and close on Feburary 1, 2024. The application to the Pre-Governors School at OPHS is a two-step process.

Please visit the Specialty Program Webpage to complete the online transfer application WHICH IS NOW LIVE!  Make sure to select The Biotechnology Program as your first-choice program if you want to be considered for selection.

If you do not attend school in Prince William County, please upload your 1st semester grades into the application portal.



Biotech & Engineering Hours Submission

Students should submit ALL service hours using the Microsoft Form below. You will submit science hours, book reflections, and community service hours all in the Form. You will not need to submit any additional documentation. Directions are included in the Form with all you need to successfully submit your hours! 

Please note, reflections are NOT required for community service activities, only science hours submitted.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=bZqwF-SVHk2F4xzg1N5_wSB_ULbmTudDmM6F-jVJvjtUMDI5NEhGNFYyWkhRT1cyQkpUMkcyTFZWSCQlQCN0PWcu

 


Want to Know How Many Hours You Have?

You can check this file (updated 1/27/23) for the hour submissions that have been received.


Biotechnology & Engineering Program Student Requirements

Requirements for all students admitted to the Biotechnology & Engineering program (Word Doc)

Biotechnology & Engineering Brochure (PDF)