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Master of Science (MS) in Biotechnology Curriculum

Graduation Requirements

The program consists of three components:

  • Minimum of 34 graduate credits
  • Courses in the following subject areas:
    • Biomedical Informatics
    • Biostatistics
    • Molecular Biology
    • Biochemistry
    • Cell Biology
    • Career Professional Development

It is your responsibility to register for all core courses that are offered within a given term to fulfill program requirements.

Course Curriculum Available

  • Advanced Cell Biology
  • Advanced Molecular Biology and Gene Regulation 
  • Principles of Biostatistics I: Descriptive methods and intro to statistical inference
  • Biomedical Ethics
  • Experimental Design and Disease Modeling
  • Advanced Cell Biology Techniques 
  • Biotechnology Research Capstone
  • Introduction to Biomedical Informatics
  • Biomedical Informatics: Genomics and the Microbiome 
  • Advanced Histotechnology and Immunofluorescence Techniques 
  • Advanced Experimental Techniques in Biomedical Research
  • Pre-Professional Preparation for Career Advancement
  • Experiential Learning: Proficiency in Targeted Science Techniques
  • Advanced Musculoskeletal
  • Advanced Neurobiology
  • Advances Cancer Biology and Therapeutic Mechanisms
  • Advanced Immunology and Immune System Dynamics

*Please see University catalog for specific requirements. 

Capstone Research

Students are required to complete a capstone project that provides a culminating experience and applies the principles and methods learned in the coursework to an independent research project.

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