Master of Science in Biotechnology

To be admitted to the Master of Science (MS) in Biotechnology program, a student must hold a bachelor’s degree in biology or chemistry (or a related field) and have completed the following courses:

Biochemistry I or an equivalent – must have a B or better in the course
PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Students must complete the graduate program application for admission into the biotechnology graduate program (available on the university website).
Applicants must submit official transcripts from all universities and colleges attended, including community colleges.
Applicants should have an overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and a 3.0 in their field of study. (If you do not meet the minimum GPA requirements, it is possible to be admitted on a probationary status. You should contact the program coordinator to see if your GRE scores and/or combination of other factors might meet the requirements for admission.)
Applicants must have a minimum combined score of 295 on the GRE: 150 on the quantitative section and 145 on the verbal section. (You can sign up for the GRE online (www.ets.org/gre) as well as find out about testing centers and dates. If you have already taken the GRE, this site will allow you to request an official copy of your scores.)
All applicants must submit three letters of recommendation. These letters should be written by former professors as a means to highlight why you would do well in the biotechnology graduate program.