Master of Science in Biotechnology

As a recognized Professional Science Masters program, William Paterson's M.S. in Biotechnology offers a unique balance of advanced science training and business/leadership development that will advance your career in biopharma, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare, forensic, cosmetic, food, agriculture, environmental and other science-intensive industries.

Recognized by the National Professional Science Masters Association, a degree in MS Biotechnology at WPU will:

Distinguish you from graduates of non-PSM programs in an increasingly competitive job market.
Ensure you are ready to contribute immediately after graduation with the technical, problem solving, leadership, and communication skills needed to integrate quickly and succeed in the workplace.
Flexibility around your schedule. The M.S. in Biotechnology is a 30-credit professional science graduate program. Flexibility comes with day, evening and online course options. For those looking to finish the degree quickly, completion in 1.5, or the traditional 2 years is possible. For those with busy work/life schedules, the program can be completed part-time taking one course per semester and /or an online course in summer sessions.

Coursework includes uniquely hands-on technical courses in Genomics & Bioinformatics, Gene Expression, Cell & Tissue Culture, Recombinant DNA Technology, and Protein Biochemistry, and theoretical and traditional laboratory courses in areas such as Structural Biology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, and Bioethics. Required courses in Project Management and Research Methods, and elective options in Business and Professional Communication, provide a breadth of professional development.

Knowledge and skills acquired include technical, scientific, problem-solving and critical thinking, business practices, teamwork, project/team management, quantitative analysis, leadership and strategic thinking, ethics and responsible conduct. Graduates are prepared for success in biopharma, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare, forensic, cosmetic, food, agriculture, environmental and other science-intensive industries.

In addition to the University's admission requirements:

Baccalaureate degree, preferably in biology or related major.
Applicant should have had at least one course each in general biology and genetics.
It is recommended that applicants have taken one year of chemistry and math.
Cumulative grade point average of no less than 3.00 on 4.00 scale (GRE not required).
Students applying from countries where English is not the language of instruction should have a satisfactory score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or other assessment accepted by the University and provide a recognized translation of their degrees and transcripts
TOEFL
IBT (Internet based test) - 79
CBT (computer-based test) - 213
PBT (paper based test) - 550

IELTS
6.0 overall band