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The M.S. in Biotechnology program at Syracuse University provides students with highly flexible, customizable options and rigorous, advanced scientific training and education. It is extremely interdisciplinary in nature, weaving together biological and engineering science research with principles and practices of business management.

Rigorous, advanced scientific training and education;

Real-world, hands-on experience from either independent research or an industry internship;

Expert guidance in professional development throughout the program.

We offer general or specialized tracks, allowing a personalized experience for students to follow their interests.

Applicants must have earned a B.S. or a B.A. degree and should have at least a minimal background in chemical, physical and biological sciences, including at least one college-level mathematics course, two to three years of biology courses, and at least two chemistry courses.

Although not required, a year of biochemistry is desirable for students interested in the BioMedical Sciences Track, and a year of physics is desirable for students interested in the Industrial Biotechnology Track.

Special consideration is given to students who have conducted undergraduate research and whose recommendations attest to their skills in the laboratory or field and show promise in research.

Letters of recommendation must be uploaded on CollegeNET by the recommender (this is the preferred method), OR delivered by mail in a sealed envelope to Graduate Admissions Processing directly from the recommender. (Mailing address: Graduate Admissions Processing, P.O. Box 35060, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY 13235-5060)

Applications are reviewed by the M.S. Biotechnology admissions committee. Decisions regarding suitability for admission are made as soon as possible.

Incomplete applications may delay review of your application.

The Syracuse University Graduate Admissions office directs the processing of graduate admissions and applications for the entire University, including applications to the M.S. in Biotechnology program. For more information about the application process, please visit the Graduate Admissions website.

The institution code for Syracuse University is 2823. You will be asked by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) for this code when requesting that your official GRE and/or TOEFL scores be electronically forwarded to Syracuse University.

Syracuse University Graduate Application Form (online)

Personal Statement: include research and/or teaching experience, research interests, career goals, and any other relevant information about your qualifications as an applicant that you would like us to consider

Transcripts (unofficial transcripts may be uploaded for review purposes)

TOEFL or IELTS scores are required of all international applicants whose native language is not English. Official scores must be reported (use CODE 2823).

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are not required of applicants. However, if you have taken the GRE exam, you may submit your official scores with your application. (To report your official scores to Syracuse University, use CODE 2823.) High scores on the verbal, quantitative and analytical writing tests of the GRE may strengthen your application.

Important note regarding GPA, GRE, and TOEFL/IELTS scores:

We do not have any average or minimum required GPA, GRE scores, or TOEFL/IELTS scores. Each applicant is evaluated on an individual basis. A GPA is below 3.0 is considered low, but an applicant with strong signs of potential for improvement still has a chance for admission. In reviewing applications, we look for strengths that might compensate.

Admissions Option 2

In addition to financial aid, various types of additional financial assistance may be available to some biotechnology graduate students, such as:

Teaching assistantships (including tuition reduction credits and a stipend)

Scholarships and Funding Option 2

Uniquely interdisciplinary, the personalized curriculum allows students the maximum ability to follow their interests.

Non-thesis academic, research and laboratory training program.

A minimum of 36 total credits are required, which may be completed in two to three semesters.

Students choose either independent research or a biotechnology internship for real-world, hands-on experience.

All students must first complete the following seven required lecture and laboratory courses, which will provide solid groundwork in advanced principles from three different areas of biotechnology—biological sciences, business management, and industrial biotechnology:

BEN 602 - Ethical Issues in Engineering and Research

BIO 600 - Advances in Biotechnology Research

BIO 600 - Experimental Designs and Interpretations

BIO 663 - Molecular Biotechnology (lecture/laboratory course, 4 credits)

BIO 664 - Applied Biotechnology (lecture/laboratory course, 4 credits)

BIO 600 - Capstone Seminar in Biotechnology

EEE 620 - Foundations of Entrepreneurship

Upon completing the seven required gateway courses, students will personalize their remaining curriculum by choosing to pursue one of the four following biotechnology tracks, and completing an additional 15 credits.

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Master

Life Sciences

Biotechnology

Syracuse University is a private research university of extraordinary academics, distinctive offerings, and an undeniable spirit. With a gorgeous campus in the heart of New York State, a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, our university is made for those who want a quintessential college experience. Proudly selective, we take a chance on people who dream big. This is where you come to cheer, to grow, to become the person you want to be.

General Track	BioBusiness Track	BioMedical Sciences Track	Industrial Biotechnology Track
Biomedical biotechnology Industrial biotechnology Biobusiness	Entrepreneurship Marketing Management Business Analytics	Pharmaceuticals Microbial Biotechnology Personalized medicine, genomics Neurobiology	Tissue and stem cell engineering Biomaterials engineering Medical devices

M.S. in Biotechnology

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