Master of Biotechnology
Equip yourself with the skills and qualifications for leadership and growth in the rapidly expanding field of biotechnology, with CSUSM’s innovative Master of Biotechnology degree.
You’ll conclude this biotechnology master’s degree by collaborating with industry-leading organizations in the San Diego region—nicknamed Biotech Beach and recognized as one of the nation’s top hubs for biotechnology innovation.
Master both the science and business of biotech with this unique program that combines advanced science instruction with MBA-level business training. CSUSM’s Master of Biotechnology is accredited as a Professional Science Master’s degree by the NPSMA, preparing you to excel in both laboratory and management settings.
Intakes
- Aug Deadline: Feb
- Sep Deadline: Feb
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Two letters of recommendation
- One-page personal statement describing your reasons for pursuing this program
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- One official transcript from each academic institution attended
- An undergraduate GPA in all completed science and math courses of at least 2.75 or a GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 35 semester units of science and math
- GPA of 2.5 on last degree completed or last 60 semester units
- No GRE required to apply
Admission to the program requires an undergraduate degree with a major in a bioscience, chemistry or related area. Alternatively, if you have a BA or BS degree in a related field or equivalent work/certification experiences, you may be considered for conditional admission.
While a minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required, admissions will consider pertinent background, prerequisite courses and the likelihood for successful completion of the program.
Generally, you should have courses or experience in:
- Molecular cell biology or molecular/cellular biotechnology (i.e. BIOL 351 or BIOT 355/356)
- Microbiology or biology of microorganisms (i.e. BIOL 160 or BIOL 367)
- Statistics (i.e. BIOL 215 or MATH 242)
- Chemistry and biochemistry (i.e. CHEM 150 and CHEM 341/351)
If you have not completed an upper-division biochemistry course you may be required to take CHEM 341 or 351.
For More Information Please Contact To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
36000 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 70 USD