Oct 14, 2025  
2025-2026 Graduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

Biotechnology and Biomedical Sciences (MS) - Biotechnology Professional Science Track


Program Requirements


Complete 31 credits from 11 courses including seven core courses, one internship, and three additional electives.

Capstone: Complete 240 hours in a research internship, culminating in a final oral public presentation and a written report as part of BIOL 698 . This is typically taken in the final semester.

Statute of limitations: Six years.

Required Core Courses (21 Credits)


Complete 7 courses across the six core clusters

Molecular and Cellular Biology Core (3 Credits)


Take one of the following.

Genomics and Genetics Core (3 Credits)


Take one of the following.

Bioinformatics Core (3 Credits)


Take one of the following.

Biochemistry and Physiology Core (3 Credits)


Take one of the following.

Communication Core (3 Credits)


Take one of the following.

Management Core (6 Credits)


Take two of the following.

Professional Internship and Final Presentation (1 Credit)