Taught by top-tier faculty at the University of Texas at Dallas, the Master of Science in Biotechnology degree program prepares students for careers in biotechnology and biomedicine and helps working professionals develop new advanced skillsets and enhance their career opportunities.
The Biotechnology master's program is designed so that students with a wide variety of academic backgrounds can succeed in core courses, take electives in specialized areas and subfields, and tailor the degree program to fit their needs, interests and career aspirations. Designed by faculty in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, the Biotechnology curriculum encourages the development of cross-disciplinary knowledge, allowing students to develop additional expertise in fields such as:
- Molecular and Cell Biology
- Chemistry
- Research
- Engineering and Computer Science
- Health Care
- Management and Business Administration
- Science Education
The field of biotechnology has experienced rapid growth in recent years as scientists and researchers, corporations and governments develop cutting-edge bioanalytical tools and techniques and as the decoding of the human genome continues to usher in new advances in scientific knowledge and technological innovation. Graduates of the Biotechnology program will gain an advanced knowledge of the field and develop the experience and skillsets that will help them succeed in academic, corporate or governmental careers.
