Master of Science (M.S.) in Biology: Biotechnology
Adelphi’s innovative Master of Science (M.S.) degree with a concentration in biotechnology prepares students for careers in this rapidly expanding and dynamic discipline. Adelphi offers a unique course of study that provides a solid foundation in the sciences with training in business to give students the expertise to succeed in both scientific and business environments, including universities, hospitals, and the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. The program includes critical training in laboratory safety, research ethics, and 21st century instrumentation and techniques. The required internship offers invaluable first-hand experience.
Students interested in the biotechnology concentration must first be admitted to the M.S. program in biology through the regular application process and complete one semester (12 credits) of graduate courses. Application to the biotechnology concentration is then made to the Graduate Academic Affairs Committee. Students admitted to the M.S. in biology who are interested in biotechnology may take relevant courses such as “Introduction to Biotechnology” without the business courses and internship to help them determine if they want to pursue the concentration.
- Students may pursue a research thesis track or a scholarly paper track.
- Specific admission criteria apply for the concentration in biotechnology.
- A limited number of teaching assistantships are available.
For the Scholarly Paper track
Usually in their final two semesters, students will take a two-semester sequence. First, the student will take a scholarly paper prerequisite course (BIO 790 or BIO 791 or BIO 792 or BIO 793 ). In a subsequent (final) semester, the student will take the Scholarly Paper course (BIO 796 ). Students may also need to complete additional coursework in biology to earn a total of 36 credits. Exceptions to the above courses may be approved only with special permission of the Graduate Committee.