Explore the Power & Promise of Biotechnology
Bio-Rad Laboratories is a global leader in products for life science research, clinical diagnostics, and life science education. We are proud to sponsor the HOSA Competitive Event in Biotechnology, which encourages HOSA members to explore career options and understand how biotechnology will impact the future of medicine.
Visit the HOSA Future Health Professionals website for more information about this and other Competitive Events.
HOSA Competitive Event in Biotechnology
For complete rules and guidelines, and for sample questions, scenarios and grading rubrics, please visit the HOSA website.
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This written test will consist of 50 multiple choice items in a maximum of 60 minutes. Topics include:
Top scoring competitors advance to Round Two. |
Round Two involves a hands-on skills assessment of one of the following:
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Resources
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Visit the HOSA website for:
- Updated competitive event guidelines
- Sample scenarios
- Grading rubrics
Also check your state or country-specific websites for any specific details.
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HOSA Advisors:
Download the Skills Planning Guide to help you select skills and plan local, regional, and state skills competitive events.
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Biotechnology: A Laboratory Textbook
A primary resource for the Biotechnology Competitive Event, this textbook is available from Bio-Rad and Flinn Scientific (U.S. and Canada only). A digital version is also available through VitalSource. Purchasing from Bio-Rad requires a Bio-Rad purchasing account. HOSA members must work with their Advisors to purchase from Bio-Rad.
HOSA Biotechnology Competitive Event YouTube Playlist
This dedicated playlist includes videos that demonstrate the hands-on skills that make up the Round Two Skills portion of the competitive event.
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Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life, AP® Edition
This textbook is recommended by HOSA for understanding the biology behind biotechnology in more depth (available from National Geographic Learning).
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Biotech Careers
This website is filled with information about career paths and opportunities within biotechnology.
Products
Bio-Rad offers the supplies needed for the Round Two Skills portion of the competitive event.
Biotechnology: A Laboratory Textbook is available from Bio-Rad and Flinn Scientific (U.S. and Canada only). An electronic subscription is also available through VitalSource.
All purchases from Bio-Rad require a Bio-Rad purchasing account, and products will be shipped to the address linked to the purchasing account. Products cannot be shipped to a home address.
- HOSA members: please work with your Advisor to place any order through Bio-Rad.
- Advisors: please contact us for help in finding or using your school purchasing account.
 Equipment & Supplies |
 Educational Kits |
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Visit the following product pages for equipment and consumables related to the Biotechnology Competitive Event:
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The following kits provide the reagents and consumables needed for students to learn and prepare the Round Two Skills portion of the competitive event. They require equipment that is common to most Biology or AP Biology classroom labs. Visit these product pages for more information and supplemental instructional materials and learning resources.
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