Biotechnology
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    Biotechnology

    Rush University
    Rush University
    United States of America
    United States of America, Chicago
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    Duration8 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 19,983 / term
    Next IntakeAugust 28, 2023

    Biotechnology

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    Biotechnology Master's Degree Program
    Application for fall 2023 now open
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    This accelerated full-time Master of Science in Biotechnology Program will provide you with excellent training for your future career in biomedical or medical sciences. The biotechnology courses in this two-semester Program are designed for discovery. Courses range from core biomedical science classes, laboratory practica and experimental design to communications and biomedical research strategies. Biotechnology MS Program students also participate in interprofessional education though a University course. The work is translational, hands-on and relevant to this growing field, giving you the knowledge and the skill set to be competitive and successful after graduation in entering doctoral programs in research or health care, or to secure a job in private industry or academia.

    Discover the Master of Science in Biotechnology

    The Master of Science in Biotechnology (BTN) is an accelerated, two-semester non-thesis research and laboratory training Program designed to prepare students for careers in research-related fields, education, and/or graduate or professional school. This flexible degree Program is designed for students with an earned STEM bachelor's degree that are interested in furthering their scientific education and may not want to commit to a traditional two-year MS program. There are three tracks in the Program including:

    1. Pre-professional
    2. Research
    3. Education (Chicago Public School Teachers)

    The customized curriculum helps students meet their career and professional goals. Students will participate in hands-on laboratory courses designed to cover the common and most important techniques and methods employed in research today. Students will learn and understand the regulations as well as external and internal policies and guidelines that govern the humane care and use of animals used in research, teaching and testing at RUMC.  Students will handle and manipulate live research animals per IACUC approved protocols and under the supervision of a highly qualified laboratory animal veterinarian and associated staff.

     

    Why should I pursue a Master of Science in Biotechnology?

    Biotechnology graduate career options

    Biotechnology alumni career outcomes

    • ~43% of our graduates are currently healthcare providers or are continuing their training to become healthcare providers
    • ~26% of our graduates conduct biotechnology related research
       

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    1. Application form - You must create an account to apply. Please click the following link to begin the process:
    2. Unofficial transcripts - An unofficial copy of your transcript from every college and university attended is required, even if only one course was completed. Transfer credits listed on another transcript does not waive the submissions of a transcript from that school. Copies should be uploaded online via the application system only.
    3. Grade point average - GPAs must be converted to a 4.0 scale.
    4. Standardized test scores - Standardized test scores are optional for all programs. Applicants applying to the Integrated Biomedical Sciences Program have the option to submit GRE scores. Please upload a copy of your ETS score report online with your application (even if you have already sent in an official copy to the Graduate College via ETS). Applicants applying to the Biotechnology and Clinical Research MS Program may submit GRE, MCAT, PCAT, GMAT or DAT scores with their application.
    5. TOEFL/IELTS scores - Scores must be submitted for international applicants who have received a diploma from a university at which English is not the language of instruction. TOEFL/IELTS scores will be waived for non-native English speakers who have completed a Bachelor’s degree or higher from a US accredited institution and have demonstrated language proficiency supported by the interview. TOEFL and IELTS are the only scores the Graduate College will accept.
    6. Applicant fee - A $50 application fee is required to submit the application.
    7. CV/Resume - A CV or resume is required and should include academic honors, awards received in college and/or graduate school, employment history, internships, summer research programs, education history, etc.
    8. Statement of purpose - Describe your current research interests as they pertain to your desire to complete the program to which you apply. Please also include specific details about your past research experience. Your statement of purpose should be limited to one page.

    9. Letters of Recommendation – Three letters of recommendation are required for all programs. The Graduate College will only accept professional or institutional email addresses, personal email addresses such as Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, etc. will not be accepted. Letters must be uploaded by the online application directly by your recommenders. The Graduate College does accept Interfolio letters of recommendation.

    10. Background Check and Immunizations- Prior to matriculation, you will need to complete a criminal background check and submit your immunization records through CastleBranch. Upon acceptance into a program, The Graduate College Admissions Team will contact you with further instructions on ordering your package through CastleBranch.

    11. International students (those with a degree outside the U.S.) must also submit the following:
      • Official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores. Scores can be emailed directly to the Graduate College. We will waive the TOEFL/IELTS requirement if you completed your degree in a country where the official language is English. 
      • Official course-by-course evaluation from Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), or World Education Services (WES) only. Please review their web site for their individual requirements for evaluation. Once completed, they can then email the formal evaluation directly to Rush.
    12. Rush/Stroger residents and fellows need to submit United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) scores.

    English Requirements

    • TOEFLMin 88

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 50

    How to Apply

    We recommend that you complete the required RUSH University fields and submit your application well before the deadline. It can take several weeks for RUSH University to verify your transcripts and calculate GPAs after you submit the application and transcripts have been received.

    Please review the required fields in the sections below that you need to complete before you can submit an application.

    • Personal information
    • Academic history
    • Supporting information
    • Program materials

    You must complete required fields and submit your application by the posted deadline. Otherwise, we will not consider your application for admission. As programs are competitive, we strongly advise that you also submit all required documents to RUSH University prior to the application deadline.

    You should check your personal application page on the RUSH University application portal to monitor that your transcripts and recommendations were successfully transmitted. Our admissions staff will also be working with you to ensure that your application is complete.

    Biotechnology

    Rush University

    Rush University

    United States of America

    United States of America, Chicago

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