2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

Biotechnology Science, M.S.

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

 

Degree Concentration Tracks

Select One Track;  Advanced Biotechnology & Drug Discovery, Analytical Chemistry & Instrumental Analysis, Bioinformatics, or Life Sciences Business Management.

Advanced Biotechnology and Drug Discovery Track 15

STME 5625MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY

3

STME 5320APPLIED HUMAN IMMUNOLOGY

3

STME 5140MOLECULAR CELLULAR TECHNIQUES

3

STME 5625: May not be taken if completed CHEM 4190 or STME 5625 towards B.S. Sci/Tech degree. A different elective should be taken.

Track Electives

Choose 2 from list below:

STME 5120INTRODUCTION TO BIOINFORMATICS

3

STME 5170ADVANCED MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR TECHNIQUES

3

STME 5260ADVANCED SYSTEMS BIOLOGY

3

STME 5310MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF CANCER

3

STME 5600MOLECULAR PHARMACOLOGY

3

STME 5615CHEMICAL INSTRUMENTATION & ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES

3

STME 5650TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE AND MEDICINE

3

STME 5810MASS SPECTOMETRY AND DRUG DISCOVERY

3

STME 5830PHARMACEUTICAL INNOVATION AND DRUG DEVELOPMENT

3

STME*5625: May not be taken if completed CHEM*4190 or STME*5625 towards B.S. Sci/Tech degree. A different elective should be taken.

Analytical Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis Track 15

STME 5615CHEMICAL INSTRUMENTATION & ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES

3

STME 5600MOLECULAR PHARMACOLOGY

3

STME 5625MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY

3

STME 5625: May not be taken if completed CHEM 4190 or STME 5625 towards B.S. Sci/Tech degree. A different elective should be taken.

Track Electives

Choose 2 from list below:

STME 5120INTRODUCTION TO BIOINFORMATICS

3

STME 5140MOLECULAR CELLULAR TECHNIQUES

3

STME 5170ADVANCED MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR TECHNIQUES

3

STME 5260ADVANCED SYSTEMS BIOLOGY

3

STME 5310MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF CANCER

3

STME 5320APPLIED HUMAN IMMUNOLOGY

3

STME 5650TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE AND MEDICINE

3

STME 5810MASS SPECTOMETRY AND DRUG DISCOVERY

3

STME 5830PHARMACEUTICAL INNOVATION AND DRUG DEVELOPMENT

3

Bioinformatics Track 15


STME 5120INTRODUCTION TO BIOINFORMATICS

3

CPS 5920DATABASE SYSTEMS

3

STME 5260ADVANCED SYSTEMS BIOLOGY

3

Track Electives

Choose 2 from list below:

STME 5140MOLECULAR CELLULAR TECHNIQUES

3

STME 5170ADVANCED MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR TECHNIQUES

3

STME 5310MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF CANCER

3

STME 5320APPLIED HUMAN IMMUNOLOGY

3

STME 5600MOLECULAR PHARMACOLOGY

3

STME 5615CHEMICAL INSTRUMENTATION & ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES

3

STME 5625MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY

3

STME 5650TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE AND MEDICINE

3

STME 5810MASS SPECTOMETRY AND DRUG DISCOVERY

3

STME 5830PHARMACEUTICAL INNOVATION AND DRUG DEVELOPMENT

3

CPS 5440ADVANCED ANALYSIS OF ALGORITHMS

3

CPS 5921KNOWLEDGE DISCOVERY AND DATA MINING

3

CPS 5965HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING

3

CPS 5440: May not be taken if completed CPS 3440 (Analysis of Algorithms) towards B.S. Sci/Tech degree. A different elective should be taken.

Life Sciences Business Management Track 15

GMBA 5680MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP IN THE GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT

3

MKT 5400MARKETING MANAGEMENT

3

MGS 5010STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

3

Track Electives

Choose 2 from list below:

STME 5120INTRODUCTION TO BIOINFORMATICS

3

STME 5140MOLECULAR CELLULAR TECHNIQUES

3

STME 5170ADVANCED MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR TECHNIQUES

3

STME 5260ADVANCED SYSTEMS BIOLOGY

3

STME 5310MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF CANCER

3

STME 5320APPLIED HUMAN IMMUNOLOGY

3

STME 5600MOLECULAR PHARMACOLOGY

3

STME 5615CHEMICAL INSTRUMENTATION & ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES

3

STME 5625MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY

3

STME 5650TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE AND MEDICINE

3

STME 5810MASS SPECTOMETRY AND DRUG DISCOVERY

3

STME 5830PHARMACEUTICAL INNOVATION AND DRUG DEVELOPMENT

3

Required Coursework 19

STME 5411/STME 5413 & STME 5555: Students must complete 6 total credits of research towards a master's thesis. STME 5411 and STME 5413 or STME 5413 and STME 5411 should be taken in sequence (3 credit  during the first semester and 2 during the second, or vice versa) Plus 1 credit thesis course during the last semester for preparation of the thesis and defense. Credit will not be issued for STME 5555 until the written thesis has been submitted and defended.

STME 5010MOLECULAR CELL BIOLOGY

3

STME 5300ADVANCED CELL BIOLOGY

3

STME 5103SCIENTIFIC WRITING & PRESENTATION

3

STME 5510BIOSTATISTICS & COMPURATIONAL ANALYSIS

3

STME 5020ETHICS IN BIO TEHCHNOLOGY

1

 

STME 5411INTERNSHIP/EXTERNSHIP RESEARCH

3

STME 5413INTERNSHIP/EXTERNSHIP RESEARCH

2

OR

STME 5413INTERNSHIP/EXTERNSHIP RESEARCH

2

STME 5411INTERNSHIP/EXTERNSHIP RESEARCH

3

 

STME 5555BIOTECHNOLOGY MASTER'S THESIS

1

 
 

Total Credit Hours: 34