2020-2021 Graduate Catalog

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

STME 5010MOLECULAR CELL BIOLOGY

3

STME 5510BIOSTATISTICS & COMPURATIONAL ANALYSIS

3

STME 5103SCIENTIFIC WRITING & PRESENTATION

3

STME 5300ADVANCED CELL BIOLOGY

3

STME 5020ETHICS IN BIO TEHCHNOLOGY

1

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
STME 5140MOLECULAR CELLULAR TECHNIQUES

3

STME 5260ADVANCED SYSTEMS BIOLOGY

3

STME 5625MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY

3

Flexible Electives

Choose 2

STME 5320APPLIED HUMAN IMMUNOLOGY

3

OR

STME 5830PHARMACEUTICAL INNOVATION AND DRUG DEVELOPMENT

3

 

STME 5310MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF CANCER

3

OR

STME 5170ADVANCED MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR TECHNIQUES

3

 

STME 5600MOLECULAR PHARMACOLOGY

3

OR

STME 5615CHEMICAL INSTRUMENTATION & ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES

3

Analytical Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis Track

Required Courses
STME 5615CHEMICAL INSTRUMENTATION & ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES

3

STME 5625MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY

3

STME 5810MASS SPECTOMETRY AND DRUG DISCOVERY

3

Flexible Electives

Choose 2

STME 5140MOLECULAR CELLULAR TECHNIQUES

3

OR

STME 5170ADVANCED MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR TECHNIQUES

3

 

STME 5650TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE AND MEDICINE

3

OR

STME 5830PHARMACEUTICAL INNOVATION AND DRUG DEVELOPMENT

3

 

STME 5260ADVANCED SYSTEMS BIOLOGY

3

OR

STME 5600MOLECULAR PHARMACOLOGY

3

Bioinformatic and Genomic Sciences Track

Required Courses
BIO 5120Introduction to Bioinformatics

3

STME 5260ADVANCED SYSTEMS BIOLOGY

3

CPS 5920DATABASE SYSTEMS

3

Flexible Electives

Choose 2

CPS 5921KNOWLEDGE DISCOVERY AND DATA MINING

3

OR

STME 5650TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE AND MEDICINE

3

 

STME 5140MOLECULAR CELLULAR TECHNIQUES

3

OR

STME 5170ADVANCED MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR TECHNIQUES

3

 

CPS 5965HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING

3

OR

CPS 5440ADVANCED ANALYSIS ALGORITHMS

3

Life Sciences Business Management Track

Revised Courses
MGS 5010STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

3

MKT 5400MARKETING MANAGEMENT

3

GMBA 5680MGT LEADERSHIP GLOBAL ENVIRON

3

Flexible Electives

Choose 2

STME 5310MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF CANCER

3

OR

STME 5260ADVANCED SYSTEMS BIOLOGY

3

 

STME 5625MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY

3

OR

STME 5650TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE AND MEDICINE

3

STME 5650TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE AND MEDICINE

3

 

STME 5600MOLECULAR PHARMACOLOGY

3

OR

STME 5830PHARMACEUTICAL INNOVATION AND DRUG DEVELOPMENT

3

Internship/Externship 6

STME 5410INTERNSHIP/EXTERNSHIP RESEARCH

6

OR

STME 5411INTERNSHIP/EXTERNSHIP RESEARCH

3

AND

STME 5412INTERNSHIP/EXTERNSHIP RESEARCH

3

OR

STME 5413INTERNSHIP/EXTERNSHIP RESEARCH

2

AND

STME 5414INTERNSHIP/EXTERNSHIP RESEARCH

2

AND

STME 5415INTERNSHIP/EXTERNSHIP RESEARCH

2

Total Credit Hours: 34