Biotechnology MS

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The Biotechnology Master of Science degree program provides students with advanced coursework in biotechnical and biomolecular sciences. Graduates are prepared for positions in research, and industrial research and development laboratories, sales/technical representation in biotechnology, chemical or pharmaceutical companies, or to advance to PhD programs related to biomedical sciences. A research project resulting in a thesis must be completed in the laboratory of one of the program faculty or by special arrangement, with faculty in other departments who are affiliated with the Department of Biotechnical and Clinical Laboratory Sciences.

Required Curriculum (21 credits)

Biochemical Principles, Biochemistry or Biology Core (4 credits)

Select 1 from:

BCH 503LEC - Biochemical Principles Credits: 4
BIO 502LEC - Adv Cell & Dev Biology 1 Credits: 4
MT 527LR - Clinical Biochemistry Credits: 4

Required Core (13-16 credits)

Complete all:

MT 501LLB - Instrumental Analysis Credits: 4
MT 503SEM - Biotechnology Journal Club I Credits: 1
MT 504SEM - Biotechnology Journal Club II Credits: 1
MT 505LAB - Methods of Evaluation and Validation Credits: 1
MT 526LEC - Technical Communications for the Scientific Professional Credits: 3
MT 522LEC - Biomolecular Technology and Diagnostics Credits: 2
MT 532LEC - Intro to Medical Genetics Credits: 1
MT 599TUT - Supervised Teaching Credits: 1 - 3

Statistics Core (4 credits)

Select 1 from:

STA 527LEC - Statistical Analysis I Credits: 3 and
STA 527REC - Statistical Analysis I Credits: 1
OS 518LLB - Stat Methods Oral Science Credits: 4

Electives & Culminating Experience (15 credits)

Electives (9 credits)

MT 500TUT - Independent Study Credits: 1 - 7
MT 502LR - Clinical Immunology Credits: 3
MT 502LAB - Clinical Immunology Lab Credits: 1
MT 506LAB - Research Rotation in Cls Credits: 1
MT 507LLB - Clinical Chemistry Credits: 6
MT 509LAB - Clinical Microbiology Lab Credits: 2
MT 509LEC - Clinical Microbiology Credits: 3
MT 511LLB - Clinical Hematology Credits: 4
MT 516LEC - Clinical Parasitology Credits: 1
MT 520SEM - Clinical Correlations Credits: 1
MT 521LEC - Clinical Urinalysis and Body Fluids Credits: 1
MT 528LEC - Forensic Science Credits: 3
MT 529LLB - Clinical Mycology Credits: 1
MT 530LBR - Bioseparation Techniques Credits: 2
MT 531LLB - Clinical Hemostasis Credits: 2
MT 534LEC - Cell & Tissue Cult Tech Credits: 3
MT 535LLB - Clin Immunohematology Credits: 4
MT 537LEC - Applications of Molecular Biotechnology Credits: 3
MT 540LEC - Immunology of Tumors Credits: 2
MT 545SEM - Biotechnology Career Preparation Credits: 1
MT 547LEC - Introduction to Microbial Genome Annotation Credits: 2
MT 548LEC - Regulatory Affairs/GMP/GLP/GCP Credits: 1

Culminating Experience: Project or Thesis (6 credits)

MT 650TUT - Research Credits: 1 - 15

Total Credit Hours: 36

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time

Credits Required

36 Hours

Time-To-Degree

2 Years

Application Fee

$85

Program Contact

Stephen Koury
26 Cary Hall
Buffalo, NY 14214
Email: stvkoury@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-829-5188
Fax: 716-829-3601

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.