Curriculum

Coursework

The MS in Biotechnology program, offered by the Department of Biological Sciences, integrates advanced, hands-on training in biotechnology and medical product development management courses with MBA-level business courses from the College of Business.

The core courses provide an introduction to aspects of the biotechnology and medical product development management industry including drug and medical device development, marketing, finance, and intellectual property. The required internship experience allows the students to apply what they have learned in real-world settings.

Through elective choices, students supplement the core program with additional hands-on science or MBA courses in support of their career goals. MS in Biotechnology program graduates are highly trained individuals who have had direct exposure to the biotechnology and medical device real world and are ready to make immediate contributions to the biotechnology/ medical device, nonprofit, or government organizations. Graduates work in a variety of positions in research, product development, marketing, regulatory affairs, clinical affairs, project management, quality, and others.

Students graduate with 36 units of coursework.

Major Core Courses (29 units)

  • BIOL 202TA - Biotech Seminar: Biotech Products 3 unit(s) (GWAR)*
  • BIOL 202TB - Biotech Seminar: Drug Development Process 3 unit(s) (GWAR)
  • BIOL 202TC - Biotech Seminar: Biotech Business I 2 unit(s)*
  • BIOL 202TD - Biotech Seminar: Biotech Business II 2 unit(s)*
  • BIOL 205T - Advanced Molecular Techniques for Biotechnology 4 unit(s)*
  • BIOL 280T - Internship in the Biotechnology and Medical Product Industry 2 unit(s)
  • BIOL 282C - Biotechnology and Medical Product Company Management 3 unit(s)
  • BUS 282A - Essentials of Management and Organizational Behavior 3 unit(s)
  • BUS 282B - Essentials of Operations Management 3 unit(s)

*Medical Product Development Management (MPDM) Concentration students will instead take Concentration Required Courses (see below)

Major Elective Courses (6 units)

Science Electives

  • BIOL 283T - Topics in Biotech Regulatory Affairs 3 unit(s)
  • BIOL 281T - Individual Studies in Biotechnology/ Medical Product Development 3 unit(s)

Business Electives

Concentration Required Courses (11 units)

SMPD 281A - Clinical Development Seminar I 3 unit(s) (GWAR)
SMPD 281B - Clinical Development Seminar II 3 unit(s)
SMPD 289A - Special Topics in Clinical Trials Management I 2 unit(s)
SMPD 283B - Regulatory Affairs II for Medical Devices 3 unit(s)

Culminating Experience (1 unit)

BIOL 285T - Colloquium in Biotechnology/ Medical Product Development 1 unit(s)

Course Schedule