Biotechnology, Individualized Concentration, M.S.

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Biotechnology Requirements

The following courses comprise the Master of Science in Biotechnology - 36 semester hours. The semester hour value of each course appears in parentheses ( ).

Complete all of the following core courses - 18 semester hours:

BTEC 502 - Biomaterials (3 semester hours)
BTEC 508 - Omics for Life Sciences (3 semester hours)
BTEC 522 - Graduate Biotechnology Seminar (3 semester hours)
BTEC 540 - Biostatistics (3 semester hours)
BTEC 550 - Instrumentation in Biotechnology Industry (3 semester hours)
BTEC 560 - Design of Experiment (3 semester hours)

Complete the following experiential courses - 6 semester hours:

GRAD 695 - Research Methodology and Writing (3 semester hours)
BTEC 699 - Applied Project in Biotechnology (3 semester hours)
or
GRAD 699 - Graduate Thesis (3 semester hours)

Individualized 12 semester hours

The Master of Science in Biotechnology student can choose electives totaling up to 12 credits from Biotechnology, Information Systems Engineering and Management, Project Management, and Healthcare Informatics programs at Harrisburg University: This option allows the Biotechnology student to build their own customized specialization and concentration.

Recommended Sequence for the Two-Year Master of Science in Biotechnology with an Individualized Concentration

The sequence that appears below is based upon the availability of specific courses in each semester and the successful completion of course prerequisites.

First Year

Fall Semester

BTEC 502 - Biomaterials (3 semester hours)
Graduate Elective (3 semester hours)

Total Semester Hours: 6

Spring Semester

BTEC 540 - Biostatistics (3 semester hours)
Graduate Elective (3 semester hours)

Total Semester Hours: 6

Summer Semester

BTEC 550 - Instrumentation in Biotechnology Industry (3 semester hours)
Graduate Elective (3 semester hours)

Total Semester Hours: 6

Second Year

Fall Semester

BTEC 508 - Omics for Life Sciences (3 semester hours)
Graduate Elective (3 semester hours)

Total Semester Hours: 6

Spring Semester

BTEC 522 - Graduate Biotechnology Seminar (3 semester hours)
GRAD 695 - Research Methodology and Writing (3 semester hours)

Total Semester Hours: 6

Summer Semester

BTEC 560 - Design of Experiment (3 semester hours)
GRAD 699 - Graduate Thesis (3 semester hours)
or
BTEC 699 - Applied Project in Biotechnology (3 semester hours)