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.

Once accepted into the College of Graduate Studies, students interested in the Master of Science in Professional Science program may enroll for one semester before being fully admitted to the program.

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.shtml);
2. submit official transcripts from all collegiate institutions attended;
3. submit three letters of reference;
4. submit an official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) report. A composite GRE score of 291 (current scale) or 900 (former scale) is expected for consideration for unconditional admission.

Degree Requirements

Once admitted to the program, each candidate must complete a minimum of 36 semester hours of graduate credit (see specifics in Curriculum section below).

Curriculum: Professional Science, Biotechnology

Candidate must complete 36 hours in the following course of study:

Program Notes

Candidate must

1. file a degree plan in the College of Graduate Studies prior to the completion of 21 credit hours;
2. file a Notice of Intent to Graduate form in the College of Graduate Studies within the first two weeks of the term in which candidate intends to graduate.