Master of Science [M.S] Biotechnology
- The Master of Science in Biotechnology program in the College of Medicine will prepare students to function in the industrial biotechnology environment.
- This program is designed to give students broad knowledge and training in the scientific and practical aspects of biotechnology.
- It involves innovative, hands-on, and multidisciplinary learning approaches to educate and train students in scientific aspects of biotechnology.
- The courses and research training required of all students in this program are designed to develop independent thinking, teamwork and communication skills, which are highly desirable in the biotechnology industry.
- Students will be provided an industrial perspective and an understanding of product development at the same time as they are trained in the biotechnology techniques required for such development.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $12537 | $12537 |
| Health Insurance | $3320 | $3320 |
| Books and supply | $70 | $70 |
| International differential fee | $100 | $100 |
| Total Fees | $16027 | $16027 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 79 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7 | 9 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
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Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or its equivalent from a foreign institution.
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They should have a GPA of 3.0 or more (on a 4.0 maximum) in all work attempted while registered as an undergraduate student OR 3.0 GPA (or equivalent) or better in all work attempted while registered as an upper-division student working for a baccalaureate degree,
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Or, They should have a graduate degree or professional degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or its equivalent from a foreign institution in a field related to the discipline of the program to which the student is applying.
Indian Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.