$57,402 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Arts [M.A] Biotechnology
- The MA in Biotechnology at Columbia University is a 1-year program with a thesis.
- The program can be completed by full-time students in one year including the summer term or available as part-time also.
- The curriculum focuses on the basic principles of biotechnology and specific applications in various fields.
- Students who are interested in becoming a research scientist in biotechnology will benefit from this program.
- The job opportunities are listed below:
- Research science positions in laboratories applying biotechnology
- Careers in the regulation of drug approval and other biotechnology application
- Management positions in the biotechnology industry
- Positions at companies that are investing in biotechnology
- Working for law firms in biotechnology
- The program provides students with advanced scientific education and prepares them scientifically for diverse careers in the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical industries.
- The student-faculty ratio of this college is 6:1.
- The acceptance rate of Columbia University is 5.8%.
- Columbia University is ranked #19 in QS Global World Rankings 2021.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 |
| Tuition Fees | $49360 |
| Health Insurance | $642 |
| Books and supply | $2000 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $5400 |
| Total Fees | $57402 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 100 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7.5 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 68 | 90 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 311 | 340 | 2 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have a BA or BSc in biology or related fields to get admission to this program.
- Students are required to maintain at least a 3.0 overall GPA.
Language Requirments:
- Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores.