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The Masters of Science in Biotechnology at Indiana University is an intensive program designed to give students an understanding of the principles underlying biotechnologies as well as hands-on experience in advanced techniques.  The program requires only one year to complete and focuses on biochemical, cell, and molecular biological applications in biotechnology.  Graduates of the program could pursue careers in research institutions, biotech and pharmaceutical companies, and health care facilities as well as legal firms and regulatory agencies.  The M.S. Biotechnology program at IU is a good choice for: new graduates who would like to gain more knowledge and hands-on experience before entering the career field, current employees at biotech companies who would like to make themselves more upwardly mobile, and students who are looking to pursue a degree in patent law in the future.

M. S. Biotechnology Program Highlights

  • The M.S. Biotechnology program is a new degree program administered through the Department of Biology. 
  • The program entails only one academic year to complete the required 30 credit hours. 
  • It draws from the strength of courses offered through both the Biology and Chemistry Departments.  
  • Domestic student deadline March 15
  • International student deadline January 5.

For more information about the M. S. Biotechnology program and how to apply click here.

To download a pdf brochure about the M. S. program click here.

 

Sample M.S. Biotechnology Curriculum

Summer 2009 – Start date July
           
           3 cr. T500 Independent Research in Biotechnology
           2 cr. Z620 Biotechnology Writing

Fall 2009
           
            3 cr. T500 Independent Research in Biotechnology
            2 cr. T521 Research Design and Ethics
            2 cr. T501 Seminars in Biotechnology
            3 cr. B501 Biochemistry
            3 cr. Approved advanced courses in Biology, Biochemistry, Law, or Business

Schedule of classes for the fall 2010 semester in IU Biology

Schedule of classes for the fall 2010 semester in IU Biochemistry

Spring 2010
           
            2 cr. T500 Independent Research in Biotechnology
            3 cr. T508 Advanced Biotechnology Lecture
            3 cr. T515 Advanced Biotechnology Laboratory
            2 cr. T502 Seminars in Biotechnology
            3 cr. Approved advanced courses in Biology, Biochemistry, Law, or Business

Schedule of classes for the spring 2011 semester in IU Biology

Schedule of classes for the spring 2011 semester in IU Biochemistry