Biotechnology MS at University of Wisconsin Madison

The Master of Science (M.S.) in Biotechnology is designed for working professionals and provides students with an overarching view of modern biotechnology operations, addressing fundamental scientific and legal matters, innovative technologies and complex business issues. Students thrive in a face-to-face environment rich in academic and industrial collaboration, leaving the program prepared to assume leadership roles in the biotechnology industry. Practical and results oriented, this two-year program provides the foundation necessary for succeeding and advancing in one of the fastest growing and most complex industries in the world. Top-rated UWMadison faculty and talented business partners in Wisconsin combine their expertise to provide hands-on, problem-solving experiences while offering flexible schedules for students, including convenient weekend and evening courses.

The M.S. in Biotechnology Program is a face-to-face graduate degree where students meet every other week over seven sessions each semester. The meeting times are every other Thursday night, all day Friday, and Saturday mornings.

If you are seeking the fully online program, please see the M.S. in Applied Biotechnology Program at UWMadison.

1. Apply core scientific and business principles to distinguish the difference between scientific and commercial success, and gain insight in to the challenge of balancing product usefulness with positive return on investment.
2. Understand how regulation is developed and how it interacts with business and finance to influence the formation and growth of technology companies.
3. Understand and apply modern biotechnology methods and practice, as well as effective written and oral scientific communication, through hands-on participation in the laboratory.
4. Apply knowledge of seven functional specialties (regulatory affairs, quality assurance, biomanufacturing, quality control, non-clinical development, clinical development and project management) to the coordinated process of product development.
5. Understand the processes, technologies, scientific principles and major challenges of the early drug discovery process as it continues to evolve.
6. Evaluate the potential of a product or technology based on the organizational resources required for full commercialization.
7. Understand firm-level strategic development, and apply strategic business principles in day-to-day operations.
8. Demonstrate an ability to identify a global problem, and how biotechnology may offer a novel solution(s).
9. Integrate the technical, sociological and leadership skills that are necessary to design, use and defend a global project management plan.
10. Integrate topics in science, policy, law and business in order to lead the development and commercialization of new and promising technologies.
11. Recognize and apply principles of ethical and professional conduct develop long-term networks and relationships with industry partners.
12. Understand the ethical and safety issues that help shape public policies on biotechnology and its applications.