Biotechnology (BTEC)

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Program Description

Program Admission Requirements
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Programs and Courses

STEPHEN MILLER, Ph.D., Graduate Program Director
SHELDON E. BROEDEL, Jr., Ph.D., Associate Graduate Program Director

Degrees Offered

M.P.S., P.B.C. (Degree Types )

Faculty

Program Description

Designed for professionals in the biotechnology field, the M.P.S. program incorporates advanced life science courses with regulatory and management courses. In addition to providing advanced instruction in the life sciences, the program provides practical instruction on how to bring new products to market successfully. The program also includes coursework in leadership, management and financial management in a life-science-oriented business.

Program Admission Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry or chemical/ biochemical-engineering with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Additionally, the successful completion of two semesters of organic chemistry is required.
GRE scores are not required if the bachelor’s degree was earned at an accredited U.S. university.

International Admission

The M.P.S.: Biotechnology can accommodate the full-time course load required for international students. International students are required to take two additional electives courses. These electives may be customized to fit the particular professional development needs of the student. All international students are required to start in the fall semester.

All international applicants need to meet the following minimum requirements:

A bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry or chemical/biochemical engineering*
Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale
Two semesters of organic chemistry
GRE scores are required
TOEFL Scores: Minimum scores 597 (Written), 247 (computerized), 99 (iBT). Scores must be no more than 2 years old.
iBT Score Breakdown: Writing (23), Listening (23), Reading (25), Speaking (28)

*If you have a three-year degree versus a four-year degree your transcript will be reviewed to determine whether you have met the necessary pre-requisites for the master’s program. Eligibility for admission can only be determined upon receipt of a complete application. Application information can be found at www.umbc.edu/gradschool/admissions.

Use the code PRST-BT on the application form for Master in Professional Studies Biotechnology.

Financial Assistance

Because this program is designed primarily for working professionals, graduate assistantships are not available. International students must provide their own support for full-time enrollment in this program. For details on international student financial requirements, see the International Education Services Web site at www.umbc.edu/ies.

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Courses

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