Degree Information
The Degree of Master of Biotechnology
The Master of Biotechnology (MBIOT) is designed for students who want professional graduate training with an industry orientation in the life sciences. It is intended to emphasize the use of problem solving and technical skills in the life sciences. The Master of Biotechnology degree program is non-thesis, interdisciplinary and jointly administered by five colleges (Agriculture and Life Sciences, Liberal Arts, Mays Business School, Science, Veterinary Medicine). Program administration includes a Council of Participating Deans, Program Chair and Faculty of Biotechnology. This program is one of a select few nationally that is designed to cut across the business and life science disciplines to better prepare students for the variety of career pathways associated with the life science industries. It is a degree combining business and science and requires the completion of a minimum of 39 hours of course work and a satisfactory comprehensive final exam.
Individuals with a baccalaureate degree in a life science field from a college or university of recognized standing, or qualified seniors in their last semester, may apply for admission to the program. As a result of the combination of professional and technical classes, prerequisites may be required before students can take the core curriculum courses. The Program Chair will specify prerequisite work when necessary.