Biotechnology at University of California, Berkeley

The Master of Biotechnology (MBT) program is an accelerated one-year program offered by the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology. This program is designed to prepare students to enter the exciting field of biotech through a combination of coursework, career development, and a 3-4 month internship. The MBT program integrates hands-on lab classes that train students to work with cutting edge methodologies used in biotech with courses that strengthen students’ knowledge of the biological concepts that underpin those technologies.

Faculty: Graduate Division  |  Department: Molecular and Cell Biology  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Berkeley, CA, United States

What you will study

Code Title Units Summer Session MCELLBI 201A CRISPR Gene Editing, Stem Cell and Genomic Analysis 6 Fall Semester MCELLBI 201B CRISPR Gene Editing, Stem Cell and Genomic Analysis 4 MCELLBI 227 Science Writing and Professional Development 2 MCELLBI 275 Therapeutics Development in Biotech: Financing, Regulation and Social Ethics 2 One elective course Spring Semester MCELLBI 276 Sample Management, Drug Discovery and Lab Automation 3 MCELLBI 289 Master of Biotechnology Capstone Course 5 MCELLBI 279 Master of Biotechnology Internship 4-8 ACADEMIC MILESTONES Internship Students are required to complete a 3-4 month, full-time internship during their Spring semester.

Career pathways

Graduates enter career areas including Health & Medicine, Science & Research.

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