This track provides a concentration of science courses, many with laboratory components, and is designed for students who wish to pursue a higher degree such as an M.D., Ph.D. or DDS, or a career in academic and industry research and health-related professions. This track also facilitates entry into biotechnology industry laboratory management, product development, manufacturing and quality control.
What You’ll Learn
Join Us in Fall 2025!
Fall Priority Application: May 15
Fall Final Deadline: July 1
Courses
Capstone Internships
Students gain real-world experience at biotech companies, agencies and other institutions through our capstone course.
Example Degree Plan
The following is an example degree plan for full-time students, who finish the program in 10 months (two semesters). Our program charges a full-time, per-semester flat rate for students taking 12 credits or more in a semester and a part-time, per-credit rate for students taking fewer than 12 credits.
Fall
| Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| BCHB 5130 Core Concepts of Biochemistry | 4 |
| BCHB 5140 Introduction to Bioinformatics | 1 |
| BIOT 5007 Laboratory Applications of Biotechnology | 3 |
| BIOT 5009 Introduction to the Biotechnology Industry | 3 |
| BIOT 5590 New Frontiers of Biotechnology | 1 |
| BIOT 6590 Introduction to Biotechnology Internship | 0 |
| Elective 1 | 2 |
| Elective 2 | 1 |
| 15 Credits |
- Students pay the per-semester rate.
- Apply for graduation in your second-to-last semester. Follow the Graduating Student Checklist.
Spring
| Course Name | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| BCHB 5540 Research Ethics & Integrity | 0 |
| BIOT 5100 Entrepreneurial Biotechnology | 3 |
| BIOT 5260 Core Methods in Biotechnology | 3 |
| BIOT 5430 Current Good Laboratory and Manufacturing Practices (cGLMP) for Biotechnology | 1 |
| BIOT 7950 Biotechnology Capstone Internship | 4 |
| Elective 3 | 2 |
| Elective 4 | 2 |
| 15 Credits |
- Students pay the per-semester rate.
- Follow the Graduating Student Checklist to receive your degree and attend Commencement with your class.