The program gives students a thorough understanding of the
scientific theory and advanced laboratory research techniques vital
to success in pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Students
also receive valuable internship experience in this revolutionary
field.
Students complete a minimum of 33 credits hours—18 credits in a
pharmaceutical biotechnology “core,” 12 credits in elective courses
and a three-credit Internship in biotechnology at an approved site.
Students must maintain a grade point average of at least 3.0 in the
program.
Entrance Requirements
Applicants need to submit the following items with their
admission application:
- Evidence of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited
college or university
- A cumulative index of at least “B,” including a “B” or better
in biology and the cognate sciences
- Satisfactory scores on the GRE (both general and subject
tests)
- Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions
attended, sent to the Office of Graduate Admission
- Foreign-born students who have not received a U.S. degree are
required to present evidence of proficiency in English such as the
TOEFL test