Professional Science, Biotechnology Concentration, M.S.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Master in Science in Professional Science with a concentration in Biotechnology requires

1. an earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with a major in biology or chemistry or another major. Student must have taken organic chemistry and at least three undergraduate courses related to biotechnology, including genetics;
2. basic competency in word processing, electronic mail, library retrieval systems, presentation graphics, spreadsheets, and databases;
3. the appropriate undergraduate preparation for advanced study of Biotechnology.

Application Procedures

All application materials are to be submitted to the College of Graduate Studies.

Applicant must

1. submit application with the appropriate application fee (online at www.mtsu.edu/graduate/apply.php). Once this initial application has been accepted, the applicant will receive directions on how to enter the graduate portal to be able to submit other materials.
2. submit official transcripts from all collegiate institutions attended;
3. submit three letters of reference.

Degree Requirements

The Master of Science in Professional Science with a concentration in Biostatistics requires completion of 36 semester hours.

Curriculum: Professional Science, Biotechnology

The following illustrates the minimum coursework requirements.