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Dec 10, 2025
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2025-2026 Academic Catalog
Biotechnology (M.Sc.)
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The Master of Science program in biotechnology provides postgraduate education to prepare students for a career in biotechnology through the construction of a firm foundation in the science and engineering of biotechnology and to provide an introduction to bioentrepreneurship.
A total of 33 credit hours is required for the Master of Science degree. This consists of 24 credits hours of courses, 6 credit hours of thesis work, and 3 credit hours of seminar.
Program Educational Objectives
Graduates of the biotechnology program are qualified to achieve one or more of the following objectives within a few years after graduation.
- Professional in relevant biotechnology disciplines and related fields, such as research, development, quality control, or regulatory affairs.
- Effective team member in multidisciplinary teams on complex biotechnology projects, contributing to successful outcomes.
- Leader in biotechnology or related fields, demonstrating strong skills in leadership, ethics, communication, and business.
- Pursuer of at least one of the following: advanced degrees, professional certifications, or specialized training in biotechnology or related fields.
- Active participant in professional activities, such as attending conferences, workshops, or webinars, to stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in biotechnology.
Admission
A bachelor’s degree in sciences or engineering, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0, is required for admission into the biotechnology master’s program. Students must demonstrate foundational knowledge of genetics, biochemistry, and molecular/cell biology by having completed relevant undergraduate courses. Students that do not fulfill these requirements must take an entrance exam to demonstrate their basic knowledge and/or complete undergraduate prerequisite courses prior to starting the program.
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Courses (24 credits)
The program of study is planned with the faculty advisor, and should include 12 credit hours of core courses and 12 credit hours of elective courses. Biotechnology Core Courses (12 credit hours)
To be chosen from the following courses: Biotechnology Electives Courses (12 credit hours)
To be choosen from the following list of courses: Notes
Students may also take a maximum of two courses 4000-level or above offered by other programs in sciences or engineering, or other related areas subject to their advisor’s approval. Thesis (9 credit hours)
Graduate thesis work is an important and required part of the Biotechnology Master of Science degree program. Each student must submit a thesis topic that has been approved by a faculty supervisor by the end of the first academic year. Various research topics are discussed in SCI 5940 graduate thesis seminar. Students must complete SCI 5940 before registering for thesis credits. To ensure adequate faculty consultation on the thesis, the student must register for BIOT 5980 , Research Guidance and Thesis, after the completion of 15 credit hours. Students must register in (BIOT 5980 ) for at least two semesters. The first two registrations in BIOT 5980 must be for three credit hours. After that, BIOT 5980 is taken for one credit hour each semester until completion of the program requirements. Students will not be allowed to register for the second time in BIOT 5980 unless they have defended their thesis proposal. |
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