Advance Your Career with Our Online Biotechnology and Genomics Concentration
The MBS Biotechnology & Genomics concentration prepares students to manage technical advancements and commercial applications across the molecular biological sciences. Through our biotechnology online program, students gain expertise in biotechnology, genomics and proteomics, biochemistry, cell biology, systems biology, and nanobiotechnology.
This online biotechnology training applies to a wide range of industries, including healthcare, pharmaceutical development, personal care, agriculture, alternative energy, environmental monitoring and restoration, and nanotechnology. Students also develop essential business skills in finance, entrepreneurship, leadership, intellectual property, ethics, regulatory affairs, and artificial intelligence (AI), enabling them to lead innovation at the intersection of science and business.
The Benefits of Our Online Learning Experience
Access to online networking and professional events
Hotel accommodations are covered for in-person events if you live 150+ miles away
Virtual academic advising and executive coaching
Skills Gained
Stay Ahead of the Curve
Understand rapidly evolving developments in structural and analytical methods.
Master Cutting-Edge Research
Apply state-of-the-art methods to advance your work.
Follow Industry Best Practices
Use current protocols to ensure quality and accuracy.
Work Smarter With Data
Apply computational tools to manage and analyze large data sets.
Where our Biotechnology and Genomics Alumni Work
Students can apply their knowledge in industries including healthcare, pharmaceutical development, personal care, agriculture, alternative energy, environmental monitoring and restoration, and nanotechnology.
Titles
- Analytical Biochemist
- Oncology Research Financial Analyst
- Manager, Product Strategies
- Associate Director, Contract Strategy
- and more!
Companies
- AstraZeneca
- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Novo Nordisk
- Merck & Co.
- and more!
"I have a predominantly science-based educational background; this program has allowed me to learn more about the business aspect that goes into science occupations. In doing so, I feel that this program has given me a leg up in the competitive field of science. " - Evelyn Jui, Biotechnology and Genomics
Recommended Experience For Admission
Applicants who are unsure of their eligibility for this concentration should schedule an appointment with an enrollment specialist.
Academic
Students must have a bachelor’s degree in biotechnology, genomics, genetics, biochemistry, biology, or a related field.
Prerequisite coursework includes two semesters of biology, two semesters of general chemistry, two semesters of organic chemistry, one semester of calculus, and one semester of genetics.
For students without laboratory experience, the following course is recommended. 11:126:482 Molecular Genetics Laboratory
Professional
All professional experience will be considered as part of the application process.