Biotechnology Science, M.S.
Dr. Salvatore Coniglio, Program Coordinator
Room: STME 518B
Tel: 908-737-7216
Email: conigsla@kean.edu
Program Description
The Master of Science program in Biotechnology Science is a 34 credit interdisciplinary program designed to prepare students for research in the expanding field of biotechnology through course work and laboratory experience. Many students attend the program part-time while working in industry, as courses are scheduled in the evenings. Graduates become proficient in state-of-the-art technologies and are prepared to seek employment/advancement in biotech/pharma or to continue their study toward the Ph.D. degree in other graduate programs in related fields.
Prerequisites
- A minimum grade of 3.0 (B) in all science and math courses
- Undergraduate Prerequisites: Two years of college biology including either Cell Biology or Biochemistry or equivalent, two years of college chemistry, and one year of college mathematics.
- Students holding degrees in disciplines other than biology or chemistry are encouraged to apply with the understanding they may be required to successfully complete the undergraduate prerequisites before becoming fully matriculated in the M.S. Biotechnology Science program.
- TOEFL examination for international applicants.
Degree Requirements
Students must complete 34 credit hours culminating in a written research project and presentation of research in a public forum.
Required Coursework 13
Students may elect one of two routes to the M.S. Degree in Biotechnology: either the Internship/Externship or the Practicum.
Degree Concentration Tracks 15
Advanced Biotechnology and Drug Discovery Track
Required Courses
Flexible Electives
Choose 2
| STME 5320 | APPLIED HUMAN IMMUNOLOGY | 3 |
| | OR | |
| STME 5830 | PHARMACEUTICAL INNOVATION AND DRUG DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| | | |
| STME 5310 | MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF CANCER | 3 |
| | OR | |
| STME 5170 | ADVANCED MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR TECHNIQUES | 3 |
| | | |
| STME 5600 | MOLECULAR PHARMACOLOGY | 3 |
| | OR | |
| STME 5615 | CHEMICAL INSTRUMENTATION & ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES | 3 |
Analytical Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis Track
Required Courses
Flexible Electives
Choose 2
| STME 5140 | MOLECULAR CELLULAR TECHNIQUES | 3 |
| | OR | |
| STME 5170 | ADVANCED MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR TECHNIQUES | 3 |
| | | |
| STME 5650 | TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE AND MEDICINE | 3 |
| | OR | |
| STME 5830 | PHARMACEUTICAL INNOVATION AND DRUG DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| | | |
| STME 5260 | ADVANCED SYSTEMS BIOLOGY | 3 |
| | OR | |
| STME 5600 | MOLECULAR PHARMACOLOGY | 3 |
Bioinformatic and Genomic Sciences Track
Required Courses
Flexible Electives
Choose 2
| CPS 5921 | KNOWLEDGE DISCOVERY AND DATA MINING | 3 |
| | OR | |
| STME 5650 | TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE AND MEDICINE | 3 |
| | | |
| STME 5140 | MOLECULAR CELLULAR TECHNIQUES | 3 |
| | OR | |
| STME 5170 | ADVANCED MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR TECHNIQUES | 3 |
| | | |
| CPS 5965 | HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING | 3 |
| | OR | |
| CPS 5440 | ADVANCED ANALYSIS ALGORITHMS | 3 |
Life Sciences Business Management Track
Revised Courses
Flexible Electives
Choose 2
Internship/Externship 6
Total Credit Hours: 34