School of Integrative Science and Technology
Contact Information:
Dr. David Joiner, Acting Associate Dean
Dr. Derrick Swinton, Associate Dean for Research
Ms. Judy April, Coordinator of Student Services and Recruitment
Ms. Nan Perigo, Research Facilities Manager
Dr. Salvatore Coniglio, MS Biotechnology Program Coordinator
Main Offices for IST are located in the STEM Building Suite 513.
Phone (908) 737-7200
Email: sist-scitech@kean.edu
Website: www.kean.edu/stem
Academic Degrees Offered:
MS Biotechnology Science
The Master of Science Program in Biotechnology Science is a 34-credit interdisciplinary program designed to prepare students for research in the fast-paced field of modern biotechnology and biopharmaceutical research & development. The program provides comprehensive training in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, bioinformatics, modern ‘omics’ and translational science. Students have the opportunity to engage with emerging biotech companies through the Institute for Life Science Entrepreneurship (ILSE), which is located on campus. Graduates become proficient in state-of-the-art technologies that are highly valued, by employers and advanced graduate programs.
IST’s Master’s degree program offers career-oriented students and professionals the ability to tailor your degree by selecting from four cutting-edge areas that are driving innovation in modern day biotechnology:
- Advanced Biotechnology & Drug Discovery
- Analytical Chemistry & Instrumentation
- Bioinformatics & Genomic Sciences
- Life Sciences Business Management
These options provide students with in depth theoretical knowledge and research training that goes beyond the traditional classroom experience.