MS Biotechnology at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

The Master of Science (MS) 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 program provides the foundation necessary for succeeding and advancing in one of the fastest growing and most complex industries in the world.

Duration: 32 credits | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (deadline May 1) | Location: Madison, WI, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 32 credits. Courses listed in the requirements include BIOMDSCI 800 Intellectual Property, Patents and Licensing; BIOMDSCI 801 Biotechnology Regulation and Ethics; BIOMDSCI 802 Business of Biotechnology: Business Fundamentals; BIOMDSCI 803 Molecular Technologies I: Diagnostic Testing; BIOMDSCI 810 Biotechnology Operations; BIOMDSCI 812 Project Management and Leadership.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) Not required; Letters of Recommendation Required 3; Apply to the Graduate School; Applications are submitted online only; paper copy applications are not available. Apply to the Graduate School online and select the "Biotechnology MS" program option:; The Graduate School's Online Application; The online application and application fee must be submitted electronically to the Graduate School before your application can be considered for admission; The following materials must be uploaded to your Graduate School online application:; Your professional resume; Unofficial transcript(s) for your undergraduate degree institution(s) and unofficial transcripts from any post-undergraduate degrees (if applicable); Three letters of recommendation (initiated and processed online via the Graduate School online application).

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms (spring, summer or fall) vary by programme and are listed on each programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. An applicant may have active applications in only one entry term at a time.

Application deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. Applications are submitted through the Graduate School application portal. The application fee is $75 US, non-refundable, payable by credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or debit/ATM; international applicants pay an extra $6 processing fee. Up to three programmes in the same entry term can be applied to for one application fee.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.wisc.edu/apply/requirements/

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