Syracuse University - College of Arts and Sciences
M.S. in Biotechnology
Syracuse, USA
MSc
DURATION
3 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
16 Mar 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 61,607 **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* applications received on or before January 15, 2021, will be considered first priority. Applications received after January 15 will be considered on a space-available basis
** Total Including Fees and Living Expenses
Key Summary
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.
- Flexible, customizable options;
- Rigorous, advanced scientific training and education;
- Minimum of 36 total credits required;
- Completion time 2-3 semesters;
- 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.
In addition to financial aid, various types of additional financial assistance may be available to some biotechnology graduate students, such as:
- Tuition discounts
- Student grants
- Student scholarships
- Teaching assistantships (including tuition reduction credits and a stipend)
- 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.
- Expert guidance in professional development throughout the program.
- 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.
| General Track | BioBusiness Track | BioMedical Sciences Track | Industrial Biotechnology Track |
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