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Master of Science (MS) in Biotechnology Curriculum

Graduation Requirements

The program consists of three components:

  • Earn a minimum of 34 graduate credits
  • Complete coursework in sciences, laboratory techniques and professional development
  • Complete a Capstone Research Project 

Core Courses

  • Experimental Design and Disease Modeling
  • Advanced Cell Biology Techniques
  • Advanced Molecular Biology Techniques and Applications
  • Advanced Histology and Immunofluorescence Techniques
  • Advanced Experimental Techniques in Biomedical Research
  • Experiential Learning: Proficiency in Targeted Science Techniques
  • Pre-Professional Preparation for Career Advancement
  • Advanced Cell Biology
  • Advanced Molecular Biology and Gene Regulation
  • Biomedical Ethics
  • Principles of Biostatistics: Descriptive Methods and Introduction to Statistical Inference
  • Biomedical Informatics: Public Health and Clinical Research Informatics 
    or 
  • Biomedical Informatics: Genomics and Microbiome

Research Area-Specific Courses

  • Advanced Musculoskeletal Biology
  • Advanced Immunology and Immune System Dynamics
  • Advanced Neurobiology
  • Advanced Cancer Biology and Therapeutic Mechanisms

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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